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Firbeck Academy
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- Nottingham NG8 2FB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics begins as soon as children start in the Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that connects ambitious knowledge with rich cultural and social experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Checks on pupils鈥� learning in some foundation subjects are not as helpful as those seen in core subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders make careful checks on pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify gaps in knowledge and help pupils to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and during social times; they understand high expectations of behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work with parents/carers and staff to ensure that pupils with SEND can follow the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that if bullying does happen, leaders deal with it well. They feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders recognize safeguarding pupils is a priority, ensuring regular training and monitoring well-being closely.
Parent Feedback: Some parents raise concerns that leaders do not communicate with them well enough.
Parental Involvement: Leaders need to ensure effective communication with all stakeholders so parents are fully informed about school improvements and changes.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of opportunities beyond the classroom, including looking after the allotment and den making in the woodland area.
Teacher Engagement: Staff care about pupils and their families, engaging actively with parents and carers.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff help pupils to catch up and leaders make careful checks on gaps in knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not consistently gather the right information about what pupils have learned over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should support staff in their use of assessment so that gaps in learning are identified and they can build on prior learning with success.
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About Us
Firbeck Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 194 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 19.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 105 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 102 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | 54.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31% 8 | 59.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 8.13% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 23% 4 | 55.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 12 | 7.15% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 27% | 56.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 6.36% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Firbeck Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1