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Sandbach Primary Academy
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| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum that motivates and inspires pupils, including those with SEND.
Foundational Skills: Successful initiatives foster a love of reading and strong support for phonics development, ensuring children catch up quickly
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is carefully organized, yet fine-tuning is needed in some subjects to ensure effective knowledge retention
Foundational Skills: Some staff lack confidence in phonics delivery; support needs to be consistent.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment strategies in some subjects are not used effectively to check pupils' prior knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff need better assessment strategies to enhance learning connections and fill knowledge gaps
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are falling behind with phonics receive additional support to catch up.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, showcasing commendable performance in reading
Support for Falling Behind: Timely interventions allow students struggling with reading to catch up efficiently
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students demonstrate responsible behavior, aligning with the school's values of respect and determination
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, teachers frequently check understanding and reinforce prior learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some misbehave and disrupt lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify SEND early and work effectively with external agencies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Classrooms are welcoming; trained staff ensure SEND students receive necessary assistance
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with incidents of bullying effectively and ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure timely safeguarding training, and staff know how to keep pupils safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements promote a positive culture around pupil safety
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School successfully supports welfare through various policies and open communication
Parent Feedback: Parents spoke positively about the support their children receive from staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are involved in the caring learning community.
Parent Feedback: Parents express generally positive opinions about school operations and policies
Parental Involvement: Opportunities for parents to participate in school community appear encouraged
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in various clubs and enrichment activities like arts and crafts, archery, and basketball.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich array of activities fosters leadership skills and independence in pupils
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning is actively promoted, enhancing curriculum delivery
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; they appreciate efforts to reduce workload.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value professional development opportunities and collaborative atmosphere
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching consistently supports student progress, though certain subjects need additional focus
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment information well in most subjects to build on prior knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff lack confidence in delivering phonics consistently.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide suitable training for staff to develop their subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few subjects require more refined teaching strategies for better student outcomes
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective, albeit occasional gaps in linking new lessons with prior knowledge
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About Us
Sandbach Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 141 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.6 | 22.6 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 104 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 106 | 97 | 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 | 75% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.41% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 103 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 102 | 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 | 56% 17 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.66% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 105 2 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 102 | 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 | 73% 33 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 6 | 8.07% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 101 | 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 | 40% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.47% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sandbach Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1