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Browney Primary Academy
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Browney Primary Academy
- Primary
- Brandon and Byshottles DH7 8HX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum emphasizes rapid development of literacy and numeracy skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Good teaching has enabled pupils to make good progress and catch up on lost ground in their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure more consistently challenging work, especially for the most able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment is rising rapidly, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra tuition frequently provided on a one-to-one basis to enable pupils to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and are very eager to learn. No recent exclusions or racist incidents.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good quality support enables pupils with SEND to do at least as well as other pupils nationally.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare; school teaches about all potential threats to welfare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Exceptional supervision and caring adults ensure pupils are kept safe.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are very happy and recognize the vast improvements made by the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents receive regular electronic reports on children's progress.
Extracurricular Activities: A good range of extracurricular activities and visits support pupils' development.
Outdoor Facilities: Improvements to outside areas have helped to change the tone and culture of the school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and classroom assistants are motivated professionals who want pupils to succeed.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching has meant that attainment has risen sharply across the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior staff monitor lessons with precision and provide quality guidance.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is still scope for some outstanding teaching to be used as an exemplar to raise attainment.
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About Us
Browney Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 190 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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I'm really proud to be the head teacher at Browney Academy. With improvements to both the physical environment and student performance, our school is thriving. The top-notch playground in Woodland Village, which is exclusive to these schools, is currently being used by students. We just received a good rating from Ofsted, with many sections being outstanding. Even while the SATs are significant, elementary school students at Browney thrive in a variety of different ways every day. They sing and dance, they help each other, they are kind and caring, they are engaged and curious, and they are creative and energetic. They construct things, make up stories, compose poetry, play sports, cultivate plants, conduct experiments, look after animals, and do a myriad of other things. As a parent I know that choosing a primary school for your child is a hugely important decision - you want to know that they will be cared for, nurtured and given the best education possible. At Browney Academy, we provide exactly that for your child: a thorough and well-rounded education that is carefully framed and sprinkling with joy and happiness. We are the little school with a large heart.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 20.2 | 12.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 100 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 102 | 105 |
| 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 | 98 | 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% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.35% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 106 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 75% 8 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 10.1% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 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 | 67% 10 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 10.1% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 93 | 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 | 57% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.42% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Browney Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
