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Offa's Mead Academy
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- Tidenham NP16 7DT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders place reading at the core of the curriculum; teachers check pupils鈥� understanding well to support their development of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is knowledge-rich and sequenced well across subjects like math and history.
Areas Needing Improvement: In early years, children do not have sufficient practice to build on what they know, impacting their readiness for Year 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use regular assessments to identify gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective guidance is provided where pupils have gaps, so that they catch up quickly in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display positive attitudes, are polite, well-mannered, and understand school expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide tailored support allowing pupils with SEND to learn as effectively as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know what bullying is and are confident staff would handle it quickly if it occurred.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding exists, with regular training for staff to be vigilant.
Parent Feedback: Most parents and carers are positive about the school鈥檚 work and the nurturing pastoral support it provides.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders value and support staff, ensuring smooth transitions in leadership changes.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular opportunities to read across the curriculum help pupils build knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Trustees ensure staff check the impact of the curriculum development on pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching doesn't always help pupils retain key concepts, impacting the building on prior knowledge.
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Offa's Mead Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 120 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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The Offa's Mead Academy is located in Chepstow on the English side. Sedbury and the surrounding areas are included in its catchment area, which is managed by Gloucestershire Education. Our staff is committed to providing the finest possible start in life for the coming generation. The academy was built in 1967 and has 195 students enrolled in 7 classes at this time. New students are always welcome here. We will offer "taster sessions" where your child can come and get acquainted with the surroundings if they are attending the academy for the first time (for example, Reception). Similarly,we have dates where our Year 6 pupils will have sessions at a secondary school (for example Wyedean School) so they will be able to have a smooth transition between educational establishments. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school if you have any questions concerning any of the aforementioned topics or would like to talk about them in more detail.
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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 | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 13.4 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| 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 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 60% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 6.86% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 103 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 59% 9 | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 10.66% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below 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 | 99 6 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 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 | 50% 6 | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.75% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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 | 56% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.31% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Offa's Mead Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1