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Newhall Primary Academy
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Newhall Primary Academy
- Primary
- Harlow CM17 9SF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching starts in Reception. Children quickly learn the sounds needed to decode words.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum in all subjects sets out clearly what pupils will learn and when. Subject leaders have a clear overview.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are not taught as intended, leading to knowledge gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Deep dives were conducted in early reading and mathematics, showing sound design and good progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in reading receive support to catch up and keep up with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have a good attitude to learning, and follow clear routines.
Support for SEND Pupils: Many pupils with SEND have their needs identified accurately, but a small number do not.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with robust processes in place. Bullying rarely happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work closely with external agencies to ensure safety and provide appropriate support quickly.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors reviewed 89 responses and 87 free-text comments on Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions; events like anti-bullying week involve community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils join in activities such as after-school clubs and school trips.
Outdoor Facilities: During playtimes, pupils take turns and use the equipment with respect.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' expertise in teaching reading is strong.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure that pupils become fluent, confident readers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not identify the needs of a small number of pupils with SEND quickly enough.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure that teachers are implementing the curriculum plans as intended.
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About Us
Newhall Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 456 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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On the Newhall development in Harlow, there is a brand-new, cutting-edge academy and nursery called Newhall. It has been designed with space for 420 students in the school and 56 in the nursery.
The childcare centre provides paid term-only sessions in addition to complete daycare options for 51 weeks out of the year from 7.30 am to 6 pm.
At Newhall, we strive to offer a stimulating and demanding curriculum that will captivate and inspire all students.
We want our kids to grow up to be resourceful, independent thinkers who are passionate about learning.
In order to ensure that our kids are encouraged, challenged, inspired, and motivated through a variety of learning experiences and opportunities, we provide a safe, nurturing, and exciting learning environment.
The welfare of all children is something that Newhall is dedicated to promoting and protecting.
Every kid at Newhall is recognised and treated as an individual, and there are no restrictions on what they can learn鈥攋ust chances to get better all the time using a Growth Mindset approach.
We think that everyone has the ability to succeed and have fun while attending our school, regardless of their background.
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The childcare centre provides paid term-only sessions in addition to complete daycare options for 51 weeks out of the year from 7.30 am to 6 pm.
At Newhall, we strive to offer a stimulating and demanding curriculum that will captivate and inspire all students.
We want our kids to grow up to be resourceful, independent thinkers who are passionate about learning.
In order to ensure that our kids are encouraged, challenged, inspired, and motivated through a variety of learning experiences and opportunities, we provide a safe, nurturing, and exciting learning environment.
The welfare of all children is something that Newhall is dedicated to promoting and protecting.
Every kid at Newhall is recognised and treated as an individual, and there are no restrictions on what they can learn鈥攋ust chances to get better all the time using a Growth Mindset approach.
We think that everyone has the ability to succeed and have fun while attending our school, regardless of their background.
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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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newhall Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
