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Whittle Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school promotes reading and phonics effectively, and the new maths scheme is well received by pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Themed topics and enrichment activities make the curriculum creative and engaging.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders agree that the assessment system needs to be more flexible to capture progress accurately.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted interventions and high expectations help close gaps in knowledge and skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' conduct is exemplary with clear expectations on how to behave.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment and progress in reading, writing, and mathematics have improved, though still below national averages at key stage 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are making good progress due to improved strategic leadership and targeted interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and addressed quickly; safeguarding is effective with a strong focus on pupils' social and emotional well-being.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is extremely caring, and staff model positive behavior. Pupils feel safe and supported.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the nurturing ethos and community vibe but a minority feel more engagement is needed.
Parental Involvement: Increased parental workshops and involvement in 'POWer' projects help support children's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Additional funding boosts after-school activities and sporting competitions, but more artistic and cultural experiences are needed.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-maintained indoor and outdoor environments support learning and well-being effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from effective training and demonstrate high expectations in their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching quality leads to significant progress in pupil learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders monitor teaching quality effectively, contributing to rapid improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: While much progress has been made, further improvements are needed for teaching to reach its full potential.
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About Us
Whittle Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 253 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 39% 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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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | 27.3 | 26 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 104 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 105 | 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 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 39% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.95% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 103 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 94 | 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% 7 | 58.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 1 | 7.16% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 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 | 53% 12 | 59.04% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 4.86% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 99 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 41% | 52.31% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.23% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whittle Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1