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Normanton Common Primary Academy
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- Normanton WF6 1QU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Improved provision for reading has raised attainment in reading at the end of key stage 1 above the national average.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress with strong results in reading, writing, and mathematics at key stage 2.
Foundational Skills: School ensures love of reading starts early; phonics programme expertly delivered.
Success of the Curriculum: Strongly focused on precise knowledge in subjects like mathematics and history.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop teaching in subjects other than English and maths, including understanding of different cultures and religions.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further development needed in some foundation subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading, writing, and mathematics is strong for higher- and middle-ability pupils at key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Pastoral team provides effective support and additional resources for early readers to match their phonics knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is a calm and orderly environment with good behaviour in lessons and around the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in phonics, and progress is carefully monitored.
Support for Falling Behind: Gaps in phonics knowledge are identified and addressed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour, safe and happy environment; pupils rise to expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective use of funding and individual plans promote good progress for pupils with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive approach with full integration into school life, needs are met.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; staff deals effectively with any incidents. Pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality pastoral care and physical, emotional, and mental well-being programs support pupils' overall welfare.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; unkind words are rare, adults help resolve arguments.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the impact of the headteacher's changes and are positive about the quality of education.
Parental Involvement: Staff communicate well with parents, contributing to children's assessments and school activities.
Parent Feedback: Appreciated 'Inspire mornings' and active social media presence.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved through events like reading sessions; active community sharing.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils take part in a wide range of sporting and physical activities after school.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs like football, dance, handball; many leadership opportunities.
Outdoor Facilities: The small outdoor provision in Reception limits the range of activities for children.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� good subject knowledge and effective questioning engage pupils and stimulate learning.
Impact on Student Progress: The high-quality teaching leads to good progress and strong outcomes in key stages 1 and 2.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have strengthened weaker aspects with new strategic appointments.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional lack of challenge for the most able students noted.
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About Us
Normanton Common Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 346 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 27.4 | 25.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 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 | 106 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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 | 68% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.4% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 106 4 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 101 | 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 | 76% 17 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 9.39% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 5 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 5 | 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 | 59% 18 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 8.06% | 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 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 77% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.66% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Normanton Common Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1