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Glemsford Primary Academy
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Glemsford Primary Academy
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- Glemsford CO10 7RF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught systematically, leading to excellent progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress in a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for developing writing skills across all subjects need improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Key stage 2 pupils' performance in reading and mathematics was above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective interventions are in place for pupils falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective intervention and support ensure good progress for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe; effective measures are in place to handle bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote welfare is outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged through innovative initiatives like the 'class story'.
Extracurricular Activities: Increased participation in extra-curricular clubs and sporting events.
Teacher Engagement: All staff enjoy working at the school and strive to raise standards.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching results in good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly scrutinize the quality of teaching and hold teachers accountable.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to improve guidance in writing activities, particularly in Reception.
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About Us
Glemsford Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 226 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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The Glemsford Primary Academy takes great pride in being a place where love and high standards flourish. Through diligence and confidence in ourselves, there are no boundaries to what we can do together. Come visit us to learn more about what makes Glemsford unique. The Multi-Academy Trust for Unity Schools Partnership includes Glemsford Primary Academy. The institution is introducing a new curriculum that uses learning-style-based themes and knowledge-based organisers.
At Glemsford, exercise is just as important as academic thought. The Glemsford Scales serve as the foundation for the school's core value of treating others the way we want to be treated. There should be at least one out-of-school excursion for every year group every term. A decent citizen must weigh their own needs and wants against those of others.
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At Glemsford, exercise is just as important as academic thought. The Glemsford Scales serve as the foundation for the school's core value of treating others the way we want to be treated. There should be at least one out-of-school excursion for every year group every term. A decent citizen must weigh their own needs and wants against those of others.
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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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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 13 | 28.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 99 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 108 |
| 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 | 107 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 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 | 76% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.06% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 106 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 74% 7 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 8.08% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above 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 | 103 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 93 | 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 | 67% 4 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 7 | 7.89% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 104 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 87 | 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 | 71% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.24% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Glemsford Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1