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Austin Farm Academy
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- Plymouth PL6 5XQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Younger pupils learn to read well through a consistent and effective approach to teaching phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils receive a carefully crafted and well-considered mathematics curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all subjects are well developed; leaders need to ensure all subjects enable pupils to remember more over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils talk enthusiastically about reading, saying books 'enable you to escape from reality.'
Support for Falling Behind: Accurate assessment means that those who could fall behind get the support they need to become successful readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show high levels of respect for staff and each other, behaving well in lessons and socializing across age groups.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff now have the same ambitious end points in learning for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders ensure a culture of vigilance exists across the school. Staff are knowledgeable and receive up-to-date safeguarding training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Systems for recording and reporting concerns are effective; pupils feel safe and know trusted adults will help them.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely positive about the education their children receive. One said, ‘My child thrives at this school.'
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the continued work of the headteacher in bringing about further improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are very positive about the support they receive and share leaders’ passion and drive for success.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff benefit from high-quality professional development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate assessment ensures those who could fall behind get the support they need.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff do not always use assessment opportunities well; some pupils have gaps in their subject knowledge.
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About Us
Austin Farm Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 125 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 24.1 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 105 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 52% | 54.07% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.15% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 101 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 44% 6 | 58.69% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 3 | 8.29% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 101 3 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 93 | 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 | 38% 5 | 56.97% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 4 | 6.92% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 98 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 84 | 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 | 33% | 49.09% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.95% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Austin Farm Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1