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Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Strong focus on helping pupils learn to read. Well-trained staff teach phonics skilfully.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff sometimes do not ensure all pupils can complete work independently. Pupils are less able to recall prior learning in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children begin to learn to read as soon as they enter Reception. Effective help for those at risk of falling behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide effective help for pupils at risk of falling behind their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They value education and support one another.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and successfully learn alongside their peers. The 'Rainbow Room' provides effective personalized support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's provision for pupils' personal development is exceptional.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly regard the school and share their children's positivity about staff.
Parental Involvement: The school plays an important role in the life of the community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities including film, chess, walking clubs, musical bands, and sports tournaments.
Outdoor Facilities: Indoor and outdoor spaces are carefully designed to help children develop curiosity and learn independently.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel proud to work at this school and regularly access training to focus on their well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers confidently share subject-specific knowledge, aiding students in making connections across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In many subjects, pupils develop detailed knowledge and can connect current learning with past studies.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes, staff do not ensure that work enables all pupils to build their independent learning ability.
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Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.

It has 606 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.

At this school, 62% 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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We are an active school with a diverse student body.
Our children's happiness, self-assurance, motivation, and independence as learners are our top priorities, and we do everything in our power to help them achieve this.
For all of our youngsters, we have very high expectations and aspirations.
We give students with a variety of engaging and enjoyable activities, whether it's shelter building or a trip to Wembley, since we feel that exposure to a diversity of themes, people, and experiences all contribute to a fulfilling school experience.
Our school is a nurturing setting, and we take pleasure in our values-based philosophy, which has produced a school that is friendly, upbeat, and consistently welcome.
We are lucky to have a vibrant, committed, and enthusiastic team of teachers that deliver a challenging, interesting, and innovative curriculum.
We also offer a sizable classroom space with lots of outside space where the kids can learn.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and learning more about Barnby Road Academy's amazing activities.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B+
C
Ofset report Good Good -
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 23.8 19.5 25.7
Proficient Math 104 100 94
Proficient Read 106 101 96
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 104 99 97
Reading 106 99 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 62% 57.79% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 7.5% 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 0.9 Above Average
Writing 0.8 Above Average
Maths 0.4 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 107 98 96
Reading 105 97 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 68% 4 62.04% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 8 9.87% 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 -1.1 Below Average
Writing 0.6 Average
Maths 0.0 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 107 1 96 94
Reading 105 1 97 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 72% 3 61.52% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 8.63% 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 -2.4 Below Average
Writing -1.1 Below Average
Maths 0 -

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 96 93
Reading 104 96 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 69% 59.57% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 8.85% 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 -1.9 Below Average
Writing -1.7 Below Average
Maths -0.2 Average
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st 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 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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