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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: Focus on reading across the school with a love of reading fostered.
Success of the Curriculum: All pupils study the same ambitious curriculum designed for revisited learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to clearly explain connections between topics; feedback needs to be more precise.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils practise reading regularly and receive timely support if needed.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick to identify reasons for underachievement and takes effective action.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and show kindness; some low-level disruption effectively managed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt lessons to ensure pupils with SEND can access learning confidently.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying effectively dealt with; pupils feel safe and able to speak to adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Inclusive environment promoting respect; pupils engage in class voting systems.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are positive about the future direction of the school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement.
Impact on Student Progress: Questioning and modelling used to develop understanding, but feedback needs improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some feedback does not help pupils deepen their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff delivering input need training to give timely feedback.
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Castle Wood Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.

It has 272 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

At this school, 58% 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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Welcome to the website of the Tall Oaks Academy Trust. You may find details about the three schools that make up our modest Multi-Academy Trust in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, on our website. All of our schools share the same objective, which is for the kids to be the very best they can be, to realise their full potential, and to 'grow' into citizens of the future we can be proud of. The buildings in which each of our schools is housed are very different from one another, and each has its own distinct identity. Please continue reading to learn more about the incredible work being done daily by the Trust. Alternately, if you prefer to visit us in person, call one of the school locations to set up an appointment. A member of the executive leadership team would be happy to give you a tour of a typical day at "Tall Oaks."
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
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B-
B-
Ofset report Good Requires Improvement Good
Age range 4-11 4-11 5-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22.3 19.3 18.1
Proficient Math 101 98 101
Proficient Read 102 101 102
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 101 97 97
Reading 102 98 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 58% 52.4% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 5.83% 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 -2.7 Below Average
Writing -1.2 Below Average
Maths -3.6 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 - 96 96
Reading - 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 57.21% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 7.65% 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 -
Writing -
Maths -

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 - 92 94
Reading - 94 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 55.43% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 7.21% 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 -

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 - 91 93
Reading - 92 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 50.93% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 6.28% 8.19%

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Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024
Winter Holidays 20th 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 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Wood Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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