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Pennyman Primary Academy
- Primary
- Middlesbrough TS3 0QS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is well developed in the school, with effective home-school reading records engaging parents.
Success of the Curriculum: The stimulating curriculum is a strength, complemented by a range of extracurricular activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to write at length in subjects other than English, especially in Key Stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The whole-school approach to reading and mental arithmetic is very effective.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional adults and teaching assistants provide highly effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding both in lessons and around the school; pupils show very positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Specialist provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is very well led and pupils are taught very well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong safeguarding culture exists within the school, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The welfare and safety of pupils are paramount, and they feel safe and secure in school.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high esteem and praise the quality and regularity of contact.
Parental Involvement: Strong links with parents help ensure a supportive learning environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have various opportunities to develop their sporting, musical, and artistic skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm, making lessons lively and fun.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective assessment checks inform staff actions to improve pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching assistants and additional adults are very well deployed, contributing to pupil progress.
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Pennyman Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 412 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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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Tees Valley Education, a trust committed to establishing top-notch academies for neighbourhood communities, includes Pennyman Primary in its network. We work with our partner academies within Tees Valley Education to make sure we provide a memorable and inspiring Primary journey that pushes students to be the best version of themselves. Pennyman is an engaging learning community that combines a traditional school with a designated speciality unit. Learning is all about maximising each child's potential, which is represented in our academy's motto, "Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day." The family-like atmosphere in our academy, where the highest standards of social awareness and understanding are a requirement, makes us very proud. Through a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that offers challenge, excitement, and fun, we hope to guarantee that all children are confident, tolerant, and resilient. We promote high levels of self-esteem through a wide variety of holistic experiences, and we encourage our kids to take risks, learn from their mistakes, and work together and independently. The staff at Pennyman is talented, industrious, and a huge value to the academy community. Our dedication to their education and growth is essential to enhancing the school. The vision and ideals held by parents, students, and staff are supported by our slogan. Our children have the best chance of being content and successful adults who recognise the contribution they can make to the academy, trust, and larger community as they go through life by cooperating in this good culture. Our learning community, as well as the commitment and enthusiasm each member of this community embodies, is something we are immensely proud of. If you would like to visit Pennyman or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We look forward to meeting you.
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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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A-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 8-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | 17.1 | 5.8 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 101 | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 104 | - |
| 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 | 100 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 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 | 42% | 55.54% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.56% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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% 16 | 58.88% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 6.73% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | 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 | 105 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 91 | 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 | 75% 22 | 57.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 3 | 6.22% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 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 | 53% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.17% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pennyman Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
