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Norbridge Academy
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Norbridge Academy
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- Bassetlaw S81 7HX
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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: The exciting curriculum motivates pupils to want to learn very effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards across the school are consistently above average in English and mathematics by Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some tasks in Key Stage 1 are not as challenging as they could be.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards have risen at Key Stage 1, matching national averages in reading and math in 2014.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils falling behind are quickly identified and given the support they need.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have immense pride in their school, work, and in themselves. Relationships are excellent and pupils feel very safe and secure.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make rapid progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All parents agree that pupils are very safe in school. Attendance is rising and punctuality is excellent.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding pupils are rigorously checked by leaders and governors. The child protection policy is reviewed annually.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that their children are well-behaved and well-taught.
Parental Involvement: Partnerships with parents are very good, with ample opportunities to talk with teachers daily.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a vast array of opportunities to help pupils develop their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural understanding.
Teacher Engagement: Many teachers are inspirational in their work and able to engage and motivate pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently good and often outstanding teaching over time promotes rapid progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, planning does not fully take into account previous achievements which can lower the challenge for some pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality and consistency of marking is exceptionally high. Teachers鈥� expectations are high and pupils respond with similar levels of engagement.
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About Us
Norbridge Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 493 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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I'm George Huthart, and I've been Norbridge Academy's headteacher for 11 years.
David Laws, MP, thanked us for being among the top 250 schools in the nation for the advancement of our students from Key Stage One to the end of Key Stage 2.
This is something we are extremely proud of, and we work hard to make sure it shows in all we do. All we want of our school community is that they "Be The Best You Can Be."
We are quite pleased of the fact that in December 2014, our school was ranked among the top 200 schools for academic accomplishment.
We received recognition for the advancements our Pupil Premium students achieve in our school in the spring of 2015.
We won the Pupil Premium Awards for the East Midlands for a second time in the spring of 2016.
Children at Norbridge Academy are given the chance to study a variety of courses, including literacy, numeracy, and ICT.
Foundational courses like history and geography are taught in a creative curriculum built around themes and featuring wado ryu karate and music lessons.
Children manage The Sidings Cafe, which serves the neighbourhood.
Children are encouraged to grow in all aspects of the curriculum and school life by the highly motivated faculty and staff at Norbridge Academy, which offers a stimulating and appealing learning environment.
We live by a set of fundamental principles known as our moral code, which includes the principles of honesty, dependability, courage, resolve, humility, and kindness.
These principles guarantee that we are educating our students to be diligent citizens who give back to their communities.
The school league tables from the previous five years show that Norbridge Academy gives our pupils a top-notch education while they are enrolled with us.
I would be happy to show you around our school if you would like to come visit us, so please get in touch with the school office.
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David Laws, MP, thanked us for being among the top 250 schools in the nation for the advancement of our students from Key Stage One to the end of Key Stage 2.
This is something we are extremely proud of, and we work hard to make sure it shows in all we do. All we want of our school community is that they "Be The Best You Can Be."
We are quite pleased of the fact that in December 2014, our school was ranked among the top 200 schools for academic accomplishment.
We received recognition for the advancements our Pupil Premium students achieve in our school in the spring of 2015.
We won the Pupil Premium Awards for the East Midlands for a second time in the spring of 2016.
Children at Norbridge Academy are given the chance to study a variety of courses, including literacy, numeracy, and ICT.
Foundational courses like history and geography are taught in a creative curriculum built around themes and featuring wado ryu karate and music lessons.
Children manage The Sidings Cafe, which serves the neighbourhood.
Children are encouraged to grow in all aspects of the curriculum and school life by the highly motivated faculty and staff at Norbridge Academy, which offers a stimulating and appealing learning environment.
We live by a set of fundamental principles known as our moral code, which includes the principles of honesty, dependability, courage, resolve, humility, and kindness.
These principles guarantee that we are educating our students to be diligent citizens who give back to their communities.
The school league tables from the previous five years show that Norbridge Academy gives our pupils a top-notch education while they are enrolled with us.
I would be happy to show you around our school if you would like to come visit us, so please get in touch with the school office.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.3 | - | 23.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - | 109 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 67% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.55% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 97 | 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 | 84% 3 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 9.93% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above 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 | 105 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 | 97 | 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 | 81% 9 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 7 | 8.66% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 96 | 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 | 90% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.83% | 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 | 8.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Norbridge Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1