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Northbrook Primary Academy
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Northbrook Primary Academy
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- South Ribble PR25 2GB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: High priority on teaching pupils to read. Books are widely available and pupils are encouraged to read for pleasure.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has a renewed, ambitious curriculum but gaps in knowledge hinder progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some children do not receive adequate support for reading, affecting their ability to access the full curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils walk sensibly, behave well in lessons, and enjoy responsibility roles.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Weaknesses in previous curriculum affect achievements in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Insufficient support for some pupils in reading hinders fluency and curriculum access.
Support for SEND Pupils: Swift improvements; clear identification process ensures pupils with SEND receive needed support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school prioritises pupil attendance and fosters a respectful environment.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities for pupils include community involvement like lobbying for environmental rules.
Parent Feedback: Feedback can be given via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils attend a range of clubs, including ecological team and school choir.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have opportunities to develop expertise by visiting other trust schools.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff need better training to address gaps and support fluent reading.
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About Us
Northbrook Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 188 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Each student at our school receives a supportive environment where they feel comfortable and supported in realising their full potential.
We are happy to have you and your family visit the website for Northbrook Primary Academy.
We warmly welcome you as parents if your child is enrolling with us for the first time, and we hope that you will quickly come to feel a part of our welcoming, inclusive, and caring school community.
We are happy to announce that Northbrook Primary School joined the Endeavour Learning Trust family of schools in the summer of 2020. Together with the other schools in the Trust, we strive to give your child the finest care and education possible.
At Northbrook, our commitment to our kids' success, happiness, and well-being drives all we do.
We take pleasure in having a welcoming, nurturing, and family-oriented setting while also providing a secure and supportive learning environment.
We at Northbrook value having parents feel included in and always welcome in our school.
If you've never been to our school but would like to, give us a call and we'll set up a time for you to come tour our courses, meet the teachers and students, and learn more about what Northbrook has to offer.
Broadfield Junior School, which began welcomed students in June 1955, later merged with Earnshaw Bridge Infant School to become Northbrook Primary School in 1999.
It is recommended for parents and volunteers to participate actively in the school.
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We are happy to have you and your family visit the website for Northbrook Primary Academy.
We warmly welcome you as parents if your child is enrolling with us for the first time, and we hope that you will quickly come to feel a part of our welcoming, inclusive, and caring school community.
We are happy to announce that Northbrook Primary School joined the Endeavour Learning Trust family of schools in the summer of 2020. Together with the other schools in the Trust, we strive to give your child the finest care and education possible.
At Northbrook, our commitment to our kids' success, happiness, and well-being drives all we do.
We take pleasure in having a welcoming, nurturing, and family-oriented setting while also providing a secure and supportive learning environment.
We at Northbrook value having parents feel included in and always welcome in our school.
If you've never been to our school but would like to, give us a call and we'll set up a time for you to come tour our courses, meet the teachers and students, and learn more about what Northbrook has to offer.
Broadfield Junior School, which began welcomed students in June 1955, later merged with Earnshaw Bridge Infant School to become Northbrook Primary School in 1999.
It is recommended for parents and volunteers to participate actively in the school.
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - | - |
| 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 46% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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.
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.
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northbrook Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
