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John Hunt Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
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John Hunt Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school ensures that reading is a high priority, starting with rhymes and language in the early years.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has an ambitious curriculum. Staff help pupils make links between current and prior learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the school does not evaluate how well pupils build their knowledge over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessment in English and mathematics is precise, identifying strengths and areas for development.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional lessons are provided for those who need it to keep up with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respect each other and adults, play happily together, and show positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well, helping them achieve as well as they can.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils feel happy and safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The PSHE curriculum teaches pupils about equality and respect for protected characteristics.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered the views of parents who responded to Ofsted鈥檚 survey, Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs such as football, gymnastics, and music opportunities are available.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported by leaders and benefit from high-quality professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff help pupils make links between current and prior learning, improving retention.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff do not consistently address pupils鈥� misconceptions or errors.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment well in subjects like English and mathematics but inconsistently in others.
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About Us
John Hunt Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 355 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 15.1 | 23.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 104 | 106 |
| 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 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 | 45% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.55% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Hunt Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1