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Great Park Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Great Park Academy
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Great Park Academy
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2JH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very highly in end of Year 6 tests, supported by deep learning days.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior in lessons exemplary; bullying is rare and effectively handled.
Qualifications and Training: Appointed staff lead subjects effectively; new leaders start in September.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers utilize strategies ensuring effective learning, with focus on individual needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective provision overall, though gaps in certain subjects identified as priority.
Opportunities for Involvement: Active parent views through Ofsted Parent View and school council.
Communication: Leaders communicate changes regarding school systems and pupil welfare effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express positive views, highlighted through parent surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts resolved maturely, including parental involvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Proactive strategic planning for school systems as it grows.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective bullying management; safe environment maintained.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Welfare promoted with exceptional personal development programs.
Extracurricular Offerings: Active school council leads initiatives like 'band club'.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils efficiently balance academics with extracurriculars.
Outdoor Facilities: Plans underway for social spaces in new school premises.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive personal development program covers career aspects.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strategic plans ensure smooth transition to future schooling.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils achieve well with tailored support.
Subjects Offered: Core subjects strong; need for substantive leaders in some areas.
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About Us
Great Park Academy is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 179 students from age 9-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 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 | 80% | 58.3% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 7.79% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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.
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.
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Park Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1