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Bude Primary Academy - Juniors
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Bude Primary Academy - Juniors
- Primary
- Bude-Stratton EX23 8DR
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Based on the inspection date: 12 October 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers now rigorously check how well pupils read in school and swiftly identify pupils’ gaps in knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: There is now a well-balanced and interesting core curriculum in place.
Areas Needing Improvement: In the wider curriculum, teachers do not consider carefully enough the order that content is taught.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure that staff are well trained to support those pupils who have fallen behind.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils can recall what they have learned in mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Not all staff manage behaviour consistently, leading to low-level disruption in some classes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have now created clear systems so that all pupils experience the same learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare but trust staff to resolve any issues should they occur.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe both online and in the locality.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel united with staff and pupils by the clear goals set by the leadership.
Parental Involvement: The school council organizes fundraising projects and other community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the range of sports clubs on offer, such as netball or cricket.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils are now catching up quicker with phonics than in the past.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate the support from leaders to implement the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Approaches to teaching the curriculum are not yet consistent.
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About Us
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 250 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Requires Improvement | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 20 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 100 |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 61% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.36% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 54% | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 7.9% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | - | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.93% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bude Primary Academy - Juniors
Local authority ratio 18 : 1