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Stanley Grove Primary Academy
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Stanley Grove Primary Academy
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- Manchester M12 4NL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading has been prioritized by leaders.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers make better use of assessment to set challenging work for the most able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making much stronger progress across a range of subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders provide extra teaching and programmes of support when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are safe and are polite and considerate.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good provision for pupils with SEND; their needs are identified early and they make strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff ensure that pupils鈥� welfare is protected and bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose and pupils feel safe and happy.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are welcomed into school for a range of events and receive relevant information about their children鈥檚 progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to many interesting and exciting experiences including residential trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Recent renovations ensured that learning spaces are bright and welcoming.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are supported effectively so that they can further improve their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is now strong and pupils' outcomes are improving rapidly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide targeted training and high-quality support to improve knowledge and skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not consistently challenge the most able pupils.
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About Us
Stanley Grove Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 684 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 the Stanley Grove Primary Academy website.
We take great pride in our inclusive and cutting-edge school, as well as all of our amazing students, employees, parents, and community members.
In order to give every student at Stanley Grove the greatest education possible, our school collaborates with a number of other schools in the North West as part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust.
help us set high standards for all of our personnel and provide the best opportunity for all of our students.
Using Philosophy for Children as a tool for curriculum exploration, we actively foster and support the inquisitiveness and questioning nature of students.
Through our distinctive method of teaching and learning development known as "Reflective Inquiry," as well as through researching a wide spectrum of recent educational research, we help our teachers grow in their professional awareness and curiosity.
We collaborate closely with the Manchester Museum and Whitworth Gallery in addition to many other partners, and we have strong ties to Manchester University and other educational institutions.
Please spend some time browsing our website to hunt for the Golden Threads that connect all of our work.
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We take great pride in our inclusive and cutting-edge school, as well as all of our amazing students, employees, parents, and community members.
In order to give every student at Stanley Grove the greatest education possible, our school collaborates with a number of other schools in the North West as part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust.
help us set high standards for all of our personnel and provide the best opportunity for all of our students.
Using Philosophy for Children as a tool for curriculum exploration, we actively foster and support the inquisitiveness and questioning nature of students.
Through our distinctive method of teaching and learning development known as "Reflective Inquiry," as well as through researching a wide spectrum of recent educational research, we help our teachers grow in their professional awareness and curiosity.
We collaborate closely with the Manchester Museum and Whitworth Gallery in addition to many other partners, and we have strong ties to Manchester University and other educational institutions.
Please spend some time browsing our website to hunt for the Golden Threads that connect all of our work.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | - | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 108 |
| 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 | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 55% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.08% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 95 | 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 | 51% 21 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 8.65% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below 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 | 100 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 96 | 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 | 30% 6 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 8.7% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 101 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 95 | 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 | 36% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 7.2% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1