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Whitemoor Academy
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Whitemoor Academy
- Primary
- St. Stephen-in-Brannel PL26 7XH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective phonics teaching in early years and Year 1
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress across subjects, especially in reading and writing
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in mathematics, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are eager to learn
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in reading, average in mathematics for the past two years
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate action taken to develop teachers' subject knowledge and support for SEN/D pupils
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective strategies in place for increasing fluency and comprehension in mathematics
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are knowledgeable and confident to identify and report concerns. Pupils feel safe and confident in staff
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Culture of vigilance created with effective safeguarding arrangements
Parental Involvement: Working successfully with parents to reduce absence, especially for disadvantaged pupils
Parent Feedback: Most parents recommend the school; some concerns about staffing in key stage 1
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of sport and clubs on offer
Outdoor Facilities: Well-resourced outdoor area contributing to learning in science and physical development
Teacher Engagement: High-quality professional development provided by the trust
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements seen in teaching and student progress in reading and writing
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Robust accountability for pupils' achievement
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency in teachers鈥� subject knowledge of mathematics across the school
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About Us
Whitemoor Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 100 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 |
C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 15.5 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 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 | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 53% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.36% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | 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 | 101 4 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 7 | 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 | 36% 33 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 17 | 7.9% | 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 | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -6.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 69% 7 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 16 | 8.93% | 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 | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 91 | 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 | 62% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 7.54% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitemoor Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1