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New Ford Academy
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- Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1PY
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders place a high priority on reading, beginning in Nursery.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve exceptionally well in many subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement mentioned.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, including in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Highly skilled staff support pupils who need to catch up with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and are committed to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are highly skilled at adapting the curriculum for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff ensure that safeguarding pupils is a high priority.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's family support team provides a range of early help.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents and carers recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Staff work with parents to encourage reading at home.
Extracurricular Activities: An extensive range of inclusive extra-curricular activities is offered.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported; workload is well managed.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' excellent subject knowledge ensures each pupil achieves well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges mentioned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are very skilled at checking how well pupils have learned.
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About Us
New Ford Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 474 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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We are a primary academy with a lot going on that is also bustling and pleasant. This website strives to introduce you to our institution while also offering current information for parents, students, and the general public. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. If you would like a hard copy of any of the information on our website, kindly get in touch with the school office. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly if you have any questions.
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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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C-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 18.3 | 24.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 102 | - |
| 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 65% | 55.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.64% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 107 1 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 103 | 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% 5 | 64.38% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 8.75% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 108 6 | 103 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 104 | 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 | 78% 25 | 63.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.09% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 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 | 53% | 58.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.13% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at New Ford Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1