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Skerne Park Academy
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- Darlington DL1 5AJ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school鈥檚 approach to teaching early reading is well established and effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure that the curriculum in early years meets the needs of children.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers introduce new content before checking that previous ideas have been understood.
Foundational Skills: New curriculum plans need fine-tuning to address prior learning gaps
Success of the Curriculum: Progress noted with consistent assessment systems
Areas Needing Improvement: Gaps in prior learning not sufficiently addressed
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind are identified early and receive extra phonics lessons throughout the week.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In reading, learning is carefully sequenced. In other subjects, this sequencing is less effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils struggle to manage their behaviour, leading to disruptions and poor behaviour during breaks.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessment tracks pupils against curriculum goals, specific interventions in place
Support for Falling Behind: Inconsistencies in identifying pupils needing support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calmer environment with improved behaviour, some inconsistencies remain
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive the help they need in lessons, with extra support provided by the 鈥楶athways鈥� provision.
Support for SEND Pupils: Complex needs not fully addressed due to limited staffing
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are good at sorting out problems such as bullying, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and governors are vigilant and care deeply about pupils鈥� safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Improved safeguarding and safer environment noted
Parental Involvement: The school has developed a good relationship with local nursery providers, aiding early engagement.
Parent Feedback: Parents give feedback through Ofsted Parent View; previous parent surveys also considered.
Parent Feedback: Guidance for parents on school punctuality
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils attend clubs, where they learn new skills and make friends.
Teacher Engagement: All teachers are trained to deliver the phonics programme and use the same approach across Year 1 and Year 2.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� use of assessment is not always effective, leading to gaps in pupils鈥� understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders do not check the quality of education effectively, affecting how well pupils learn curriculum content.
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About Us
Skerne Park Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 302 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 17.3 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 102 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 104 | 105 |
| 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 | 99 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 44% | 55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.03% | 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 | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below 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 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 104 | 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 | 60% 3 | 64.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 11.96% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 101 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 105 | 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 | 57% 5 | 63.21% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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 | 101 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 52% | 57.32% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9.08% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Skerne Park Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1