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Knighton Mead Primary Academy
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Knighton Mead Primary Academy
- Primary
- Blaby District LE2 6LG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Consistent phonics teaching enhances writing stamina and skills.
Success of the Curriculum: New maths scheme and book-led curriculum improve standards.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities for reading and writing across the curriculum needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading and writing standards expected to rise in 2019.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular checks and targeted support for pupils needing to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying issues are dealt with swiftly, pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements and regular training.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak positively about school communication and safety.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved in initiatives like 'tricky word challenges' for home support.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of curriculum activities, including after-school programs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are developed through professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Initiatives like 'hooked on books' improve reading and writing standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and adaptation of teaching for continuous improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Ensuring more children achieve a good level of development remains a focus.
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About Us
Knighton Mead Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 235 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 |
A
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | - | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 109 |
| 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 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 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% | 53.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.45% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 94 | 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 | 58.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 8.5% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 4 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 92 | 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 | 71% 23 | 56.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 8.05% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 102 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 89 | 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 | 48% | 50.53% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.68% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Knighton Mead Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1