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Applegarth Academy
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a top priority, starting from early years with regular phonics training.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, building on previous learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils struggle to remember and understand knowledge in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics is strong, and reading is prioritized with targeted support for weaker readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers get targeted support; phonics progression monitored regularly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is excellent, contributing to a warm and orderly atmosphere.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are well-supported with high expectations and appropriate resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively managed; pupils feel safe and valued.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with a 'tell an adult' culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents pleased with children's quick progress in reading.
Teacher Engagement: Staff received high-quality training and are enthusiastic about their subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan activities to help pupils recall knowledge, enhancing learning.
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Applegarth Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 451 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 85% 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
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.6 19.8 20.1
Proficient Math 107 99 106
Proficient Read 108 102 109
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 107 101 97
Reading 108 101 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 85% 59.94% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 15% 8.88% 7.4%

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 4.7 Well Above Average
Writing 3.7 Well Below Average
Maths 4.4 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 111 2 92 96
Reading 110 3 92 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 90% 3 60.62% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 30% 3 11.11% 9.69%

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 7.2 Well Above Average
Writing 5.9 Well Above Average
Maths 9.3 Well 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 113 9 90 94
Reading 113 7 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 93% 9 60.58% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 33% 31 10.45% 9.14%

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 9.9 Well Above Average
Writing 5.4 Well Above Average
Maths 9.8 Well 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 87 93
Reading 106 86 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 84% 55.6% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 8.4% 8.17%

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 4.5 Well Above Average
Writing 5.2 Well Above Average
Maths 2.3 Above 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 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Applegarth Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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