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Sycamore Academy
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- Nottingham NG3 4QP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have improved teaching in the foundation stage; early reading skills are taught well and phonics screening is in line with the national average.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' attainment in key stage 1 and 2 for mathematics and writing is in line with or above the national average, reflecting a successful curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Rigorous reading approach from Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad topics and vocabulary nurture student talents.
Areas Needing Improvement: More needs to be done to improve pupils' reading and comprehension skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent delivery in some subjects affects learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� outcomes in key stage 2 have improved strongly in writing and mathematics, showing results at least in line with the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions in key stage 1 provide additional support for pupils less secure in phonics, including those learning English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, enjoy school, take pride in their work, and are encouraged to achieve their best.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Confident readers with a detailed study of texts.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help available for struggling students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes, rare disruptions.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides strong support particularly for pupils new to the school and those who speak English as an additional language.
Support for SEND Pupils: Included in school life, but inconsistent support affects progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding exists, ensuring pupil safety and low bullying incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Early support for families and effective attendance procedures enhance pupils' welfare and safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rare bullying, staff quick to resolve issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm environment emphasizing wellbeing.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel the school communicates well and their children make good progress.
Parental Involvement: School provides strong support for pupils new to the school, especially those who speak English as an additional language.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate approachable staff and safety.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school clubs, sporting events, and residential visits are appreciated by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: School grounds developed for outdoor learning and environmental awareness.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers help pupils a lot and maintain positive, respectful relationships.
Impact on Student Progress: Teacher observations and regular progress meetings target pupils needing additional support.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality of teaching, learning, and assessment is thoroughly and effectively monitored.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel fairly treated and supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff training aids curriculum delivery improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to continue providing additional challenge for pupils to achieve at greater depth across subjects.
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About Us
Sycamore Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 484 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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We wholeheartedly adhere to the school's slogan, which is "Learning and Caring Together." Sycamore is constantly working to do better and give its students the best education possible. The school staff collaborates extensively with the neighbourhood to foster open communication and a sense of wellbeing. We at the L.E.A.D. Multi-Academy Trust will deliver the best education possible so that each student can reach their full potential through great leadership.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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A+
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 17.7 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 109 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 58% | 54.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.68% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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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 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 97 | 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% 8 | 59.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.13% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 68% 5 | 55.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 6 | 7.15% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 104 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 63% | 56.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.36% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sycamore Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
