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Shafton Primary Academy
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Shafton Primary Academy
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- Shafton S72 8QA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Good teaching in literacy and numeracy; however, a focus on strengthening basic maths skills is needed.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum enriched by art, Spanish, music, and sports, capturing pupils' interest.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need better mastery of basic mathematics before advancing to more complex tasks.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment above national averages in reading; maths needs improvement on fundamentals like times tables.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support and additional help are provided to vulnerable pupils and those struggling academically.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students display positive behaviour and attitudes, contributing to a vibrant learning environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for SEND pupils is excellent, with many progressing well and often faster than their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not an issue; pupils feel safe and know what to do if they encounter bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School provides a safe, well-maintained environment with effective safeguarding procedures.
Parent Feedback: Most parents feel their children enjoy school, are safe, and are well looked after.
Parental Involvement: Parents receive regular updates and are encouraged to participate in their child's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs including dance, reading, computer, and football are popular and cater to a wide range of interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive development of outdoor space ensures opportunities for outdoor learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers challenge students with probing questions to encourage deep thinking.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching quality has directly contributed to rising pupil attainment and good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Frequent observations and assessments ensure continuous improvement of teaching standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Mathematics teaching needs further improvement to match the effectiveness seen in reading and writing.
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About Us
Shafton Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 247 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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Welcome to Shafton Primary Academy and the start of your child's educational journey. We are a Good school, with Outstanding leadership and Outstanding Early Years education. Here at Shafton Primary Academy, we welcome all children and families. The children in at our school are happy, confident, fun loving and energetic. They are passionate about their learning, be it in the traditional classroom or through their drama, music and sports. Our ethos is that we always try to Find Our Remarkable! Please take a look at our video below which shows our school in action. Count the happy expressions! . At Shafton Primary Academy each member of staff has a love of teaching. They develop and inspire the children to enable them to reach their full academic potential. It is our goal to teach them in a way in which they are fully engaged and excited by their education, not just some times but all of the time. Shafton Primary Academy is a very caring community. We embrace our lovely village and our families but also feel part of our larger Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) family. We are a small village school which allows us to really get to know each and every one of our children. In turn, they feel a strong sense of belonging. Please call in and visit us. You will be able to see our academy in action, see the children settled, happy and working hard in our beautiful building.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 24.6 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 101 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 101 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 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 | 70% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 6.79% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2 | 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 1 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 85% 9 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.78% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well 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 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 101 | 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 | 76% 15 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 6 | 9.29% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 103 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 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 | 61% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.22% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shafton Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1