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Kentmere Primary Academy
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- Rochdale OL12 9EE
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: High-quality teaching, particularly in writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Engages pupils effectively with depth and variety.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop further pupils鈥� spoken language skills.
Foundational Skills: Expertly implemented phonics programme enhances reading skills from early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Extremely ambitious, well-established, and continuously refined curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment well above national average in maths and writing; reading improved.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional guidance before next lesson; no child left behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and very positive attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift support for pupils needing further practice; swift gap addressing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour; motivated and enthusiastic learners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick deployment of teaching assistants; fully included in school life.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly attuned staff ensure excellent progress and full participation for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective policies ensure safety; bullying extremely rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on safety with regular training; students feel very safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; school promotes online safety awareness.
Parent Feedback: Overwhelmingly positive about leadership and improvements.
Parental Involvement: Workshops and community-focused activities highly appreciated.
Parental Involvement: Valued information sessions for reading assistance at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Myriad of extra learning opportunities enrich pupils' development.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety including theatre performances, mock trials, and athletics.
Teacher Engagement: High expectations and shared responsibility amongst teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: Shared planning and constant assessment improve outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and thorough checks on teaching quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have expert knowledge; precise focus on essential knowledge.
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About Us
Kentmere Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 359 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
A+
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B
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B+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 23.7 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 100 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 99 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 73% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.48% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 108 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 73% 6 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.57% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above 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 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 99 | 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 | 67% 4 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.69% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5 | Well Above 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 99 | 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 | 63% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.61% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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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 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kentmere Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
