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Spa Academy Askern
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- Askern DN6 0AQ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have reviewed the curriculum in reading and mathematics, but there is still work to do.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has strengthened some curriculum areas, but work is incomplete in other subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum plans in some subjects are not well sequenced; pupils miss vital learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are identified quickly if they fall behind in reading. Support is provided immediately.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide support to pupils to help them increase their phonic knowledge as soon as they enter the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school has high expectations of pupils鈥� behaviour; positive relationships between adults and pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify pupils with SEND quickly and provide effective guidance and training to meet their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to raise a concern and trust that staff will help; bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has worked hard to create a warm and welcoming environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback or find out what other parents think.
Parental Involvement: The school encourages parental involvement via community activities and events.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy taking part in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences, such as basketball club and homework club.
Outdoor Facilities: Visits to interesting places, like Yorkshire Wildlife Park and outdoor pursuits centre, add to learning.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide staff with a wide range of training opportunities; staff feel valued and supported.
Impact on Student Progress: In some lessons, teachers do not check carefully whether pupils have understood what is being taught.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is still more to do despite improvements since the last inspection.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks are made to ensure pupils keep up in reading, but this is inconsistent across subjects.
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About Us
Spa Academy Askern is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 246 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 39% 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 |
C+
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D-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 25.3 | 24.8 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 100 | - | - |
| 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 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 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 | 39% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.31% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | - | 58.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.46% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Spa Academy Askern
Local authority ratio 20 : 1