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Hadrian Academy
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- Dunstable LU5 4SR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils develop strong phonics skills and apply them to support their reading in all year groups.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an engaging, stimulating and rich curriculum for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Middle prior attainers at key stage 2 need to develop a stronger understanding of how language creates meaning in texts.
Support for Falling Behind: Tailored support ensures pupils who have special educational needs make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well both in lessons and around the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Middle prior attaining pupils at key stage 2 do not consistently develop strong understanding of how language is used to create meaning in texts.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders and staff continually review the support provided to meet the needs of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, protected and supported in their learning. Safeguarding leads are vigilant in protecting pupils from harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are happy and taught how to keep safe both in school and beyond, such as internet safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are very positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents have effective communication with the school using an online assessment tool.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a rich extracurricular program including music, drama, and PE.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has an all-weather track that enables pupils to walk and run regularly.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants are reflective and focused on improving outcomes for pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use data more accurately and effectively to provide pertinent support to pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders accurately evaluate the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment in all areas of the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A minority of middle leaders are not as effective in driving their respective subjects.
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About Us
Hadrian Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 387 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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Our vision at Hadrian Academy is to provide a school of excellence building further on the schools identified strengths and caring ethos, where every child is encouraged and supported to reach their individual potential. Hadrian Academy staff and governors have agreed values that we feel reflect the whole community. They express our dedication to promoting compassionate attitudes based on respect for one another. Hadrian Academy created this school prospectus. To see or download, please click on the link below.
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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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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 21 | 36.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 106 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 109 |
| 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 53% | 44.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.93% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 103 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 96 | 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 | 61% 8 | 56.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 10 | 6.9% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 106 1 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 85 | 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 | 69% 3 | 51.36% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 6.92% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 105 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 81 | 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 | 66% | 44.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 5.08% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hadrian Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1