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New Islington Free School
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- Manchester M4 6EY
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Outstanding progress in reading, writing, and mathematics due to outstanding teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and prepares pupils well for their next stages of education and life in modern Britain.
Areas Needing Improvement: Enhance the contribution of middle leaders to monitoring committees as the school grows.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outstanding progress from their starting points in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality support from teachers and teaching assistants with specialist programs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is impeccable with a love of learning and high levels of respect for diverse cultures.
Support for SEND Pupils: Outstanding progress for pupils identified as having special educational needs or disabilities due to high-quality support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and effectively dealt with; pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe online and in other situations.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Outstanding pastoral care and comprehensive e-safety training.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and recognize the quality of teaching and leadership.
Parental Involvement: The school communicates effectively with parents through newsletters, website, and SMS texts.
Extracurricular Activities: Rewards such as access to 鈥楩un on Friday鈥� activities including knitting or choir.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use of limited outdoor space with activities that develop communication, language skills, and physical development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers demonstrate high levels of subject knowledge and plan activities that engage and challenge pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching results in high levels of progress and achievement across all subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No major challenges mentioned; high expectations and rigorous professional development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous checks on teaching quality and consistent high standards of marking and feedback.
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About Us
New Islington Free School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 385 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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Being the Head Teacher at New Islington Free School is a privilege and an honour.
All kids between the ages of 4 and 11 are welcome at the New Islington Free School, which is directly sponsored by the Department for Education.
Together with The Manchester Grammar School, we have the freedom to create and deliver an engaging curriculum that is tailored to provide our students the abilities, perspectives, and understanding necessary to build a bright future.
New Islington, which is only a short stroll from the city centre, is situated in a lively and interesting area next to wetlands and the Marina.
Children can feel welcome, inspired, and supported at our school.
We have high expectations for our students' academic progress and conduct in the context of a stimulating and captivating curriculum delivered by a motivated and contented faculty.
Our students are energetic and ready to learn and explore, to make friends, and to attend class.
Our school appeals to both parents and children, making it a pleasant place to be.
We achieve this through carefully thought-out, engaging lessons; at New Islington, learning occurs both inside and outside the classroom because we are aware that kids learn best from a variety of situations.
The crowning achievement of the neighbourhood is New Islington, which I look forward to introducing you to.
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All kids between the ages of 4 and 11 are welcome at the New Islington Free School, which is directly sponsored by the Department for Education.
Together with The Manchester Grammar School, we have the freedom to create and deliver an engaging curriculum that is tailored to provide our students the abilities, perspectives, and understanding necessary to build a bright future.
New Islington, which is only a short stroll from the city centre, is situated in a lively and interesting area next to wetlands and the Marina.
Children can feel welcome, inspired, and supported at our school.
We have high expectations for our students' academic progress and conduct in the context of a stimulating and captivating curriculum delivered by a motivated and contented faculty.
Our students are energetic and ready to learn and explore, to make friends, and to attend class.
Our school appeals to both parents and children, making it a pleasant place to be.
We achieve this through carefully thought-out, engaging lessons; at New Islington, learning occurs both inside and outside the classroom because we are aware that kids learn best from a variety of situations.
The crowning achievement of the neighbourhood is New Islington, which I look forward to introducing you to.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | - | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 100 |
| 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 51% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 4.08% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 68% 13 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 2 | 8.65% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below 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 | 103 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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% 2 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 10 | 8.7% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 57% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.2% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below Average |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at New Islington Free School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
