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Shawley Community Primary Academy
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Shawley Community Primary Academy
- Primary
- Croydon KT18 5PD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading starts strongly in early years. Pupils learn vital number skills successfully in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers design lesson activities to engage, include and inspire pupils, often using technology.
Areas Needing Improvement: Minor inconsistencies in teaching affect secure recall of key content.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Fluent and confident readers; vital number skills taught effectively in early years.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide effective support for struggling readers; catch-up interventions observed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good across the school with clear and high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision planned and reviewed to ensure equity with all pupils accessing the full breadth of learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Positive culture around safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School prepares pupils well for modern Britain with effective personal, social, health, and economic education.
Parent Feedback: Many parents note impressive improvements since joining the trust, citing positive impacts on learning, welfare, and behaviour.
Parental Involvement: Parents say staff 鈥榞o above and beyond鈥� to ensure pupils are happy and fulfilled.
Extracurricular Activities: A diverse offer of free clubs and a superb range of sports opportunities. Music and theatre experiences are also available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are thriving with professional development, supported by the trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils generally achieve well across the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff check pupils鈥� understanding routinely and collaborate to identify needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Minor inconsistencies in teaching affect pupils' recall.
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About Us
Shawley Community Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 247 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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 |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 31 | 26.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - | 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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 54% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.25% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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.
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.
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shawley Community Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1