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John Henry Newman Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is effective, enabling pupils to read fluently and tackle unfamiliar words accurately.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-designed, providing interesting and engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
Foundational Skills: Staff are skilled at teaching pupils to read, starting in Nursery, resulting in pupils reading fluently as they progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed a relevant and ambitious curriculum that extends pupils' horizons beyond their local area.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to provide more opportunities for pupils to write at length and across different subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few foundation subjects, meaningful assessment needs development to better inform future teaching.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in reading and mathematics has improved significantly.
Support for Falling Behind: A rigorous system for tracking progress ensures pupils at risk of falling behind are supported well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and behave well with positive attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with effective teaching in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help with reading receive necessary support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils consistently show respect, listen carefully, and behave well in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo provides effective training for support staff, positively impacting pupils鈥� personal skills and academic progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional support is structured to help all pupils succeed, including those with complex needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure, trusting staff who are committed to their well-being. Bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a vigilant culture around safeguarding with prompt follow-up on any concerns.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has effective safeguarding arrangements in place to ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe in a supportive environment, understanding they can be themselves.
Parent Feedback: Parents provided positive feedback about the school's performance and improvements.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate updates on children's learning and recognize opportunities provided by the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Precise feedback from teachers helps pupils improve their work, contributing to rapid progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders skillfully monitor the performance of staff and pupils, aiding professional development.
Teacher Engagement: A culture of professional development ensures teachers know their subjects well.
Teacher Engagement: Staff plan interesting and engaging lessons; however, occasional lack of challenge needs addressing.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' enthusiastic activities sometimes lack focus on intended knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to make subject materials more explicit to aid pupil learning retention.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Ongoing work to develop assessment systems is aimed at identifying learning steps precisely.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy activities like the mini-police program, enhancing community engagement.
Outdoor Facilities: Visits to the Jack Peers Outdoor Centre promote learning about nature and the environment.
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About Us
John Henry Newman Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 365 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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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B+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 23.7 | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 103 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 105 | 96 |
| 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 | 99 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 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 | 46% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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.
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 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 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 | 56% 21 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 3 | 10.7% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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 | 35% 2 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 10% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 100 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 97 | 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 | 33% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.89% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | Well 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Henry Newman Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
