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Phoenix Academy
- Primary
- Walsall WS3 2ED
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Insufficient Evidence |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics and early reading helps pupils to make progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn the planned curriculum well, especially in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the key learning is not carefully sequenced, affecting pupils鈥� achievement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils read regularly and engage well with mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate support is put in place if pupils fall behind with their reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: Personalized plans ensure pupils with SEN get the right support to learn.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with any unkind behavior or incidents of bullying quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a positive culture of safeguarding and staff receive appropriate training.
Parent Feedback: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give your opinion on your child鈥檚 school.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched through various activities and trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy the quad area including a reading corner and hideaway.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders are considerate of staff workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Personalized plans help make sure pupils get the right support to learn.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes teachers do not use assessment well to check what pupils have understood.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to ensure assessment is used well to inform the curriculum and teachers鈥� planning.
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Phoenix Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 47 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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We are really proud of each of our kids and we keep working hard to motivate every student in our academy to thrive and grow. We are sponsored by Academy Transformation Trust.
Phoenix Academy students should graduate in Year 6 with the knowledge and outlook necessary to realise their goals and live contented, fulfilling lives.
Through a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, as well as through assemblies, students at Phoenix School are encouraged to be tolerant of difference, whether it be religious or otherwise.
They are taught about personal and societal responsibility, freedom, and the rule of law. They are also taught to respect the law and British institutions.
Phoenix School strives to teach its students how to be kind, law-abiding individuals who respect one another and the wider British community.
End of September 2019 saw an Ofsted inspection of Phoenix Academy.
Please click on the following link to view the Ofsted Report for Phoenix Academy for 2019.
21st November 2018 update Ms. Debbie Clinton has recently been named as the new CEO of Academy Transformation Trust. For further information, visit www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk, which is the website of the Academy Transformation Trust.
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Phoenix Academy students should graduate in Year 6 with the knowledge and outlook necessary to realise their goals and live contented, fulfilling lives.
Through a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, as well as through assemblies, students at Phoenix School are encouraged to be tolerant of difference, whether it be religious or otherwise.
They are taught about personal and societal responsibility, freedom, and the rule of law. They are also taught to respect the law and British institutions.
Phoenix School strives to teach its students how to be kind, law-abiding individuals who respect one another and the wider British community.
End of September 2019 saw an Ofsted inspection of Phoenix Academy.
Please click on the following link to view the Ofsted Report for Phoenix Academy for 2019.
21st November 2018 update Ms. Debbie Clinton has recently been named as the new CEO of Academy Transformation Trust. For further information, visit www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk, which is the website of the Academy Transformation Trust.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.4 | - | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 89 | - | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 98 | - | 101 |
| 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 | 89 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 98 | 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 | 0% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.69% | 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 | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -9.9 | Well 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 | 91 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 3 | 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 | 0% | 58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.75% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 94 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 96 | 98 | 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 | 0% | 57.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.6% | 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 | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
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 | 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1