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Chadsmead Primary Academy
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Chadsmead Primary Academy
- Primary
- Lichfield WS13 7HJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Outcomes in phonics are strong. A new approach to phonics teaching aims to further enhance reading, writing, and spelling.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are building a well-thought-out curriculum that meets pupils' needs well, enhancing knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Foundational Skills: Phonics programme established; pupils become confident readers
Success of the Curriculum: Improvements seen in curriculum design and teaching approach
Areas Needing Improvement: Further embed the new approach to phonics teaching and develop the progression in other subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack effective knowledge recall
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, with attainment often above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support is provided to help pupils catch up quickly and address learning gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well due to high expectations and positive relationships with staff.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High priority on reading; phonics sessions fully structured
Support for Falling Behind: Systems support those struggling with reading
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show high concentration and pride in behaviour
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong leadership ensures that planned interventions meet pupils’ needs effectively, leading to good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear systems with small group or one-on-one support
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding procedures and regular staff training ensure pupil safety. Pupils can talk to trusted adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes a strong culture of vigilance, and pupils are well cared for.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; caring staff relationships
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly positive about the school and appreciate the improvements made.
Parental Involvement: Workshops and regular newsletters engage parents in their children's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of activities, such as badminton, French, and girls’ football, are offered.
Outdoor Facilities: The school provides various opportunities for physical activity and competitive sport.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs; music a strength with performance opportunities
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers are dedicated to providing the best for pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent teaching approaches lead to good progress and outcomes for pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teaching effectiveness well, providing support to improve continually.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers focus on improving academic standards
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff are still developing confidence with the new phonics approach.
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About Us
Chadsmead Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 214 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 8.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | - |
| 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 44% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.8% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | 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 | 106 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 69% 2 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 1 | 9.38% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 | 106 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 71% 10 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 3 | 8.87% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 61% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.58% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chadsmead Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1