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Spring Brook Academy
- All-through
- Oldham M35 0DQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Typically, pupils achieve well due to a well-designed curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect towards each other and teachers, creating a calm atmosphere.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders manage transitions well, ensuring most pupils experience success in learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers deliver the curriculum as intended by leaders and choose activities that support pupils' learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers establish pupils' firm grasp of new content, building secure foundations for new learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some subjects have new curriculums that hinder how well pupils learn; teachers need more training.
Communication with Parents: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions and find out what others think.
Parent Satisfaction: Responses to Ofsted Parent View and free-text responses were taken into account.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders successfully deal with bullying and unkindness.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders acted decisively to address issues from previous inspection, setting the school on an improving trajectory.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding; staff are trained to identify risks.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils rarely disturb each other and rates of fixed-term suspensions are falling.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils learn about keeping themselves safe, including online.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy continuing education and enrichment activities during school holidays, including residential trips.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activity participation includes trips abroad and adventure parks, balancing academics and enrichment.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders ensure pupils are prepared for their future by developing skills for vocational training and learning about different careers.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND receive strong support to access the full curriculum and achieve well.
Subjects Offered: Deep dives were carried out in early reading, mathematics, and personal, social, health and economic education.
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About Us
Spring Brook Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 111 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-16 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.7 | 9.3 |
| Proficient Math | 90 | 91 |
| Proficient Read | 96 | 94 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 8% |
| 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 | 90 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 96 | 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 | 0% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.29% | 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 | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -14.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -15.7 | Well 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 | 90 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 6 | 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 | 0% | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.75% | 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 | -12.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.8 | 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 | 93 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 103 | 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 | 0% | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 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 | -5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -14.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.52% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.38% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 71% | 85.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 182 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 57% | 79.62% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 55.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.46% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 29% | 9.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 14% | 3.23% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.52% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.12 | 2.66 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 192 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.91% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.55% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 25.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.36% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary 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 - 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Spring Brook Academy
Local authority ratio 24 : 1