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Pickhurst Academy
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- Bromley BR4 0HL
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is treated as a priority here. Pupils learn daily to appreciate a wide range of literature including poetry, whole novels and non-fiction.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils. Leaders have identified precisely the knowledge pupils need to learn in order to excel.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders provide strong training and support that develop teachers鈥� expertise across the curriculum and their skills in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in these subjects: early reading, mathematics, geography and design technology.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify any pupils who join the school at an early stage of reading and ensure they receive regular phonics input and well-matched books.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary. They demonstrate high levels of respect, courtesy and care for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: All staff get to know pupils鈥� needs well, supporting them to learn the school鈥檚 rich curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn in highly organised, well-managed classrooms, free from disruption. They are safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils cooperate exceptionally well with one another, both in and outside the classroom. They are safe and well cared for.
Parent Feedback: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child鈥檚 school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders expect all pupils to achieve excellent outcomes, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provide a wide range of enriching experiences to all pupils, including clubs such as choir, karate and sewing.
Outdoor Facilities: Residential excursions are a highlight, such as an outdoor adventure in Norfolk for Year 6.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide strong training and support that develop teachers鈥� expertise across the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers regularly discuss themes in texts, such as 鈥榗hildren鈥檚 mental health鈥� and 鈥榠dentity鈥�, with pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The school takes careful account of the workload of staff to ensure they can focus on the most important tasks to benefit pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers and other adults use their knowledge to design tasks and to present information to pupils clearly, teaching knowledge in small steps where needed.
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Pickhurst Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 506 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm grateful to be a member of such a wonderful learning community and to be linked with such a capable teaching staff because every day brings with it new challenges and opportunities.
I appreciate all the cards and letters that have been sent to me praising the merits of the academy.
As a National Lead Support School, we have been given this designation. Additionally, we have undergone an independent inspection by an OFSTED inspector and been granted excellent status under the new OFSTED structure.
Additionally, we have a nationally recognised role as a facilitator for bridging the achievement gap between classmates and children on the Free School Meals register.
We are known for our many sporting victories and are a model academy for curriculum-based creativity development.
Our school's motto is "Challenge Everything," and we work tirelessly to increase all of our students' prospects for success in life.
Our goal is to raise young people who are communicative, free-thinking, confident, and creative.
The staff, parents, governors, and friends of Pickhurst Academy are dedicated to collaborating to deliver the greatest quality education that will meet the needs of every child and help them achieve their own best. This is made possible by our strong family ethos.
Pickhurst Academy expects all employees and volunteers to share its commitment to promoting and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
Please go here to get the November 2017 Challenge Partners QA Review.
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I appreciate all the cards and letters that have been sent to me praising the merits of the academy.
As a National Lead Support School, we have been given this designation. Additionally, we have undergone an independent inspection by an OFSTED inspector and been granted excellent status under the new OFSTED structure.
Additionally, we have a nationally recognised role as a facilitator for bridging the achievement gap between classmates and children on the Free School Meals register.
We are known for our many sporting victories and are a model academy for curriculum-based creativity development.
Our school's motto is "Challenge Everything," and we work tirelessly to increase all of our students' prospects for success in life.
Our goal is to raise young people who are communicative, free-thinking, confident, and creative.
The staff, parents, governors, and friends of Pickhurst Academy are dedicated to collaborating to deliver the greatest quality education that will meet the needs of every child and help them achieve their own best. This is made possible by our strong family ethos.
Pickhurst Academy expects all employees and volunteers to share its commitment to promoting and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
Please go here to get the November 2017 Challenge Partners QA Review.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 5-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 31.6 | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | - | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | 109 |
| 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 | 108 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 104 | 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 | 71% | 66.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 13.54% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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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 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 80% 1 | 68.2% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 14.87% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 81% | 66.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 13.74% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 108 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 81% | 67.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 12.89% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pickhurst Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
