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Burghill Community Academy
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Burghill Community Academy
- Primary
- Burghill HR4 7RP
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| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Most pupils read well. Phonics lessons start in pre-school and carry on into key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders’ efforts to refine the curriculum are paying off. Pupils enjoy learning about a wide range of subjects. This enables pupils to achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: History lessons often have a literacy focus and do not develop pupils’ historical knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils read well. A passion for reading is promoted well by teachers.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who find reading difficult get extra help from well-trained staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is excellent. Lessons progress without disruption. Pupils respect and readily help each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: They do not feel there is any bullying. Pupils resolve minor disputes and ask adults for help if needed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are effective. Pupils know that adults will listen to them and help them if they are anxious about anything.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive and full of praise for school staff. They particularly appreciate the changes introduced since the new headteacher joined.
Parental Involvement: Weekly parent assemblies are well attended. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) raises valuable funds to support developments, trips and resources.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports competitions and clubs contribute to pupils’ physical well-being. Pupils sing at local events.
Outdoor Facilities: Regular outdoor activities ensure that children thrive physically.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate being involved in planning the curriculum. Staff report that leaders support them well in their work and listen to their views.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons run smoothly and are not disrupted. This means no one falls behind.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Too many pupils struggle with spelling. Common, everyday words continue to be misspelled.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers should address any common errors or misconceptions as soon as they arise so that they are not carried forward year-on-year.
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About Us
Burghill Community Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 91 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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 |
C
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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.8 | 25.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 111 | - |
| 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 74% | 60.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.81% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 106 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 63% 1 | 64.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 10 | 11.61% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 104 5 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 62% 18 | 61.24% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 10.46% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 99 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 44% | 58.8% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.94% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burghill Community Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1