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The Parkgate Academy
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- Ollerton and Boughton NG22 9TH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have high expectations in English and mathematics, supported by systematic improvement in reading and phonics teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and engaging, especially in history and geography.
Areas Needing Improvement: The science curriculum is underdeveloped, and older pupils lack deep understanding of other cultures and faiths.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils at risk receive personalized learning programs and one-to-one support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides effective one-to-one support and personalized learning for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is an effective safeguarding culture, and pupils feel safe using 'worry boxes' and other measures.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupil welfare through early support and engaging external agencies effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly support the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents participate in activities like phonics workshops and book readings.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of after-school clubs, including adventure and cookery clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high and teachers value the support from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent effective teaching improves pupils' outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Professional development and feedback enhance teaching effectiveness.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant staffing changes have been managed well to improve quality.
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The Parkgate Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 361 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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At The Parkgate Academy, we are adamant that establishing high standards for all facets of school life is essential to ensuring that our students reach their greatest potential. Walking around our school, I am always filled with pride at the quality of work that the children produce, the superb behaviour for learning on display and the positive attitudes of our pupils. A committed staff that works hard to offer our kids the best start in life is what makes it all possible. Small class sizes help them accomplish this goal by enabling students to receive individualised instruction in a level that is unmatched by many other schools. Please schedule a visit with our office if you'd like to see what The Parkgate Academy has to offer your kid.
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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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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.9 | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 106 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 76% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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.
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 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 74% 17 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 6 | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | 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 | 105 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 57% 5 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 52% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Parkgate Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
