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Laceyfields Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Laceyfields Academy
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Laceyfields Academy
- Primary
- Heanor and Loscoe DE75 7HJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching pupils to read is a priority. Phonics lessons are interactive and engaging.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned and sequenced, clearly stating expectations.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, skills are not fully sequenced. Leaders cannot be sure these are taught systematically.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors conducted deep dives in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff skilfully cater to pupils needing help to meet behavioural expectations and stay focused on learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. However, some parents and pupils believe behaviour is not consistently good.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils' needs are accurately identified and supported well, enabling them to learn the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Staff record all concerns, and leaders act swiftly when needed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff keep up to date with safeguarding regulations and ensure procedures are consistently applied.
Parent Feedback: A significant proportion of parents would not recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders should engage further with parents to understand and address their concerns.
Teacher Engagement: There is a systematic approach to training and quality assurance.
Impact on Student Progress: The teaching is catered for pupils' needs ensuring learning continuity.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and governance know the school well and have built a talented team of staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some believe the behaviour policy is not applied consistently.
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About Us
Laceyfields Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 84 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 7-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 19.7 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 105 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Laceyfields Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1