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Manorside Academy
- 1.8 (5 reviews)
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH12 4JG
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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: The curriculum enables pupils to develop excellent core English and mathematics skills.
Success of the Curriculum: All groups, including disadvantaged pupils, make exceptional progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Continue to improve progress in writing to match other subjects.
Foundational Skills: Early reading and mathematics teaching has been improved; phonics is consistently delivered from nursery.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum meticulously planned with high expectations for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities need to support deeper understanding; curriculum evaluation is ongoing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading and mathematics was at or above the expected standard for pupils with a low or middle starting point.
Support for Falling Behind: The school uses additional funding both for these pupils and for disadvantaged pupils to help them make outstanding progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding. Pupils love learning and their enthusiasm is a key factor in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils need support to catch up in reading and maths; extra help provided.
Support for Falling Behind: Personalised curriculum for catching up; new initiatives boosting reading interest.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, resilient and kind; bullying is not tolerated.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school gives exceptional care and support to pupils with SEN and/or disabilities, helping them make outstanding progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support with a personalized curriculum for those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very well supported and are confident about approaching adults for help when needed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides a very safe environment in which pupils thrive. Staff are trained thoroughly to ensure pupil safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is taken seriously with positive changes implemented.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm and orderly environment ensures safety and welfare promotion.
Parent Feedback: Every parent would strongly recommend the school to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents are welcomed into the school so they can see their children鈥檚 learning at first hand.
Extracurricular Activities: The school enriches the curriculum with a wide range of activities before and after school.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has used additional sports funding to successfully raise the profile of several sports.
Extracurricular Activities: Strong provision with sports, music and arts; high pupil participation.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have taken advantage of the many opportunities to develop their own skills through regular contacts with colleagues in other academies.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� high expectations and effective questioning have resulted in strong pupil progress throughout the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: While pupils often produce high-quality work in topics, occasionally teacher expectations are lower than in English lessons.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School leaders regularly check the quality of teaching and learning, supporting staff well in enhancing their skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New staff benefiting from training but need more support for consistent curriculum delivery.
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About Us
Manorside Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 402 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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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Here, we'll treat your kids like our own and take care of them. We are dedicated about making sure that every child realises their potential and leaves us prepared for the next phase of their journey鈥攕econdary school. At Manorside, we combine high expectations with love, care and respect. We want our kids to have aspirational views of the future, to strive for greatness, and to succeed in it. We are aware that certain kids can encounter obstacles to learning. To ensure that every child succeeds, the Manorside team will work hard with you and your child to remove these obstacles. We are eager to collaborate with you. I'd like to thank you on behalf of the school for visiting our website. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit. We would be happy to assist you and make an appointment. When expectations are high, high achievers result. Each child has aspirations for the future.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 22.7 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 106 | 105 |
| 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 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 | 38% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.76% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 93 | 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 | 58% 3 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 10% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 | 83 | 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 | 55% 6 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 9.87% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| 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 | 102 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 82 | 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 | 49% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.92% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Manorside Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1