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Kirby Primary Academy
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Kirby Primary Academy
- Primary
- Frinton and Walton CO13 0LW
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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 | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Consistently good teaching of phonics and writing across the academy
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils experience a wide range of practical and interesting activities that develop their knowledge and understanding
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the teaching and learning in key stage 1 to raise standards
Support for Falling Behind: Additional teaching assistant time has been allocated to supporting pupils with SEND and resources purchased
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, treating each other and adults with respect and courtesy
Performance in Maths & Reading: Low proportions of pupils in the past who attained the higher standards in reading and mathematics
Support for SEND Pupils: The additional funding used for SEND is effective; pupils making good progress from their starting points
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances of bullying are rare; pupils feel safe due to emphasis on health and safety on the site
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are highly skilled at nurturing vulnerable pupils and ensuring their progress
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the academy and recent improvements in behaviour; staff are very approachable
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to take part in their children鈥檚 learning through home-learning activities
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and sporting activities including football, cardio wall, and dance
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use of the outside areas such as the allotment and forest for science and geography-based activities
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the open and honest feedback from leaders and opportunities for coaching and training
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching in early years is good; children鈥檚 progress and attainment are improving rapidly
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders know where teaching is strong and where it needs to improve; teachers held to account
Teaching Staff Challenges: Weaker teaching in the past left gaps in pupils' learning which sometimes hinders progress
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About Us
Kirby Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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The REAch2 network of schools includes Kirby Primary Academy. We collaborate with the local primary and secondary schools as well as REAch2 Cluster 6. The faculty and administration support a "dedication to lifelong learning." Birds are a recurring theme in both Kirby Primary Academy's logo and class names. Our semi-rural surroundings, love of learning from nature, and conviction that education offers young people powerful wings for their life's flight are all reflected in this subject. This website strives to provide you a glimpse into our robust curriculum and enable you to join in on the joy of student success. Using the links on the left, parents, carers, and governors can obtain often updated information. There is a place where our students can go. The school office can provide you with free copies of any of the documents; we hope you enjoy browsing our website and find the information you need there. Any other questions you may have can be sent to the school directly.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | 23.5 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - | 108 |
| 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 55% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.79% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 102 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 97 | 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 | 41% 26 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 10.71% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 103 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 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% 9 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 93 | 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 | 58% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.05% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kirby Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1