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Old Priory Junior Academy
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- Plymouth PL7 1QN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: There is a relentless focus on reading, and pupils become fluent in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, relevant, and well-sequenced, helping pupils make connections for deep understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject-specific knowledge and skills are in the early stages of implementation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have a strong focus on oracy, mathematics, and reading, improving their writing quality as well.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff swiftly identify gaps and support pupils to catch up, providing additional teaching when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour, attitudes, and relationships within the school are exceptional; pupils are respectful and kind.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and receive timely and appropriate support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is no persistent unkind behaviour; staff are vigilant and reward positive behaviour.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils develop their talents and interests through various extracurricular activities, including sports and music workshops.
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Old Priory Junior Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 192 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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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Welcome to our School website. If you are looking at the School as a possible School for your child, we hope this will give a taster of what we have to offer at Old Priory. We are a two-form entry junior school with the capacity for 272 pupils. We work closely with Plympton St Mary's Infant School, particularly as the children from the infant setting usually transfer to Old Priory as they progress to Year 3. We welcome visitors to the School so please contact us to arrange this, a tour of the School will show what a friendly and exciting learning environment awaits the pupils of our School - you won't believe our grounds as they stretch out far behind our building, offering plenty of space for inspirational learning opportunities for our Old Priory students. If you are a parent of a child already in the School, we hope you enjoy this insight into your child's time at school and find the information available helpful, please remember your child's Class Dojo page to keep updated on their learning in class and any important messages shared. In addition, please let us know if there is anything you would find useful to be on this website.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 20 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 107 |
| 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 | 103 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.15% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 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 | 53% 1 | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 8.29% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 102 4 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 93 | 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 | 52% 16 | 56.97% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 6.92% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 106 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 84 | 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 | 68% | 49.09% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.95% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Old Priory Junior Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1