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Westcliff Primary Academy
- Primary
- Blackpool FY2 9BY
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils鈥� progress in reading is supported by the school鈥檚 effective programme for the teaching of letters and the sounds they make, and the teaching of mathematics by a specialist teacher is helping attainment and progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides a wide range of stimulating and exciting experiences for pupils and contributes to their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too few pupils make better than expected progress in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support activities and specialist teaching in mathematics are in place to address issues, helping to close the gaps in performance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and around the school, contributing to a very positive learning environment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 2, standards are slightly above average in reading, writing, and mathematics. In Key Stage 2, reading is broadly average, writing above average, but mathematics well below average. However, progress is accelerating.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make good progress due to good teaching and high quality care, guidance, and support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe in school and understand different forms of bullying, stating with conviction that there is no bullying in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school very carefully considers pupils鈥� social and emotional development, providing extensive support to any pupil or family experiencing vulnerability.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly agree that their children are safe and well cared for in the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are invited to contribute towards writing the school development plan and are engaged in various school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a wide selection of additional activities provided for pupils to enjoy after school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers often question pupils skilfully to assess learning and deepen understanding, and teaching is consistently good with examples of outstanding teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching and learning is regularly checked, and effective teaching is contributing to good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School leaders regularly check the quality of teaching and understand that teacher progression must be linked to performance.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The skills of teaching assistants are not always effectively deployed throughout the whole lesson.
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About Us
Westcliff Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 241 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 93% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.3 | - | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | - | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | - | 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 | 110 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 95 | 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 | 93% | 50.85% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 3.04% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above 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 2 | 84 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 83 | 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 | 84% 8 | 57.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 6.56% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 106 2 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 5 | 90 | 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 | 76% 5 | 54.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 5.63% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | 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 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 89 | 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 | 71% | 55.05% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.38% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westcliff Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1