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Highfields Primary Academy
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Highfields Primary Academy
- Primary
- Burntwood WS7 9BT
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Foundational Skills: The same phonics programme is used, but training hasn't been regular enough to keep teachers up-to-date.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils show impressive resilience and achieve well, however some areas lack finalised planning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum planning in some foundation subjects needs completion for better knowledge building.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and articulate, maintaining a calm environment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils are not yet reading at the appropriate level. Plans in place to address it.
Support for Falling Behind: The school has plans in place to address gaps in reading level progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND work seamlessly alongside peers and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a worry box and always staff available to talk to pupils about concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Mutual respect and positive staff-pupil relationships enhance safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard and appreciate care and education.
Teacher Engagement: Staff require effective training to deliver phonics scheme consistently.
Impact on Student Progress: Training needed in assessment to identify if pupils are at the expected standard.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers struggle with assessments, affecting student achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improvement needed in teaching assessments to meet standards.
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About Us
Highfields Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 |
C-
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 0-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 20.3 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 105 | 104 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 63% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.8% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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.
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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfields Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1