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Purfleet Primary Academy
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Purfleet Primary Academy
- Primary
- Thurrock RM19 1TA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils follow a broad and balanced curriculum with interesting topics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Raise attainment in science by providing more opportunities for scientific enquiry skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils made good progress in reading and maths; however, reasoning skills in maths need improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Senior and middle leaders quickly support pupils who may be falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy learning, behave well in lessons and around the school, and are respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good but sometimes work is not well matched to their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school ensures that pupils are safe and well cared for; bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe because the grounds are secure and there are always adults present.
Parent Feedback: Parents believe the school has greatly improved since the change in headship.
Parental Involvement: Parents have plenty of opportunities to contribute to their child's learning journals.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The outside area is well-resourced with equipment to develop children's physical development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and positive relationships with pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching standards have improved; most pupils make rapid progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recruitment has been challenging but only good teachers are appointed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Outstanding teachers support other teachers, resulting in improved pupil progress.
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About Us
Purfleet Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 639 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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Every student at Purfleet Primary, in our opinion, should have the opportunity to reach their greatest potential. To this goal, we provide a wide-ranging and well-balanced curriculum in addition to a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at allowing students to fully develop their skills. We work to promote problem-solving techniques, resilience, and perseverance in the face of difficulty. Above all, we want to instil a lifelong love of learning and the confidence to succeed in each kid. The teachers at the school have a strong conviction that every student should do their best. Since they want the best for their students, they hold them all to the greatest standards and anticipate their success. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between pupils, parents and staff and place a high value on establishing close links between home and school, so that we can effectively work together to achieve the best for your child. Contact us at 01375 659900 if you'd like to visit our school. We'll be pleased to meet you and show you the Purfleet Team at work.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 23 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 65% | 59.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.07% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 104 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 89 | 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% 23 | 61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 10.44% | 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 | -0.6 | Below 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 | 102 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 51% 5 | 58.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 10.22% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | 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 | 104 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 88 | 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 | 56% | 54.31% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.45% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Purfleet Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1