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Chickerell Primary Academy
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Chickerell Primary Academy
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- Chickerell DT3 4AT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is a strength.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have established an engaging curriculum that meets pupils’ needs.
Areas Needing Improvement: Strengthen pupils’ understanding of other cultures.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ progress has strengthened considerably, in line with national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: A rapid program of intervention and support for pupils falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is strong; they are polite, courteous, and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective SEND leadership ensures strong progress for pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare, and they feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; proactive staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive and positive about the care and guidance provided.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate opportunities to work alongside their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Greater numbers of pupils attending extra-curricular clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Recognized need to further develop outdoor environment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and TAs are reflective practitioners with ownership of performance.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular evaluations lead to effective interventions and support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff morale is high, despite high accountability.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deep understanding of how pupils learn.
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About Us
Chickerell Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 397 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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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These are just a few of the expressions that best describe how the faculty at Chickadees Preschool and Chickerell Primary Academy views education.
Every day, our children rely on us and their families for care, nurturing, and inspiration.
We also place a high priority on the safety of our students as well as their mental and emotional well.
In order for education to be delivered to children as successfully as possible, they must be emotionally "ready to learn."
To give the kids the help they require, we rely on the ELSA and THRIVE methodologies.
We are a rights-respecting school that values student voice.
All of our actions are guided by the "United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child" (UNCRC).
We want our children to leave us as independent, self-assured, emotionally resilient young people who are eager and well-prepared for secondary education. We know that young people only get "one shot" at their education, so we try to encourage them to achieve their very best through a high level of aspiration.
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Every day, our children rely on us and their families for care, nurturing, and inspiration.
We also place a high priority on the safety of our students as well as their mental and emotional well.
In order for education to be delivered to children as successfully as possible, they must be emotionally "ready to learn."
To give the kids the help they require, we rely on the ELSA and THRIVE methodologies.
We are a rights-respecting school that values student voice.
All of our actions are guided by the "United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child" (UNCRC).
We want our children to leave us as independent, self-assured, emotionally resilient young people who are eager and well-prepared for secondary education. We know that young people only get "one shot" at their education, so we try to encourage them to achieve their very best through a high level of aspiration.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 18.9 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 101 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 103 | 107 |
| 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 | 58% | 49.73% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.08% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 107 4 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 73% 9 | 58.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 1 | 10.32% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 103 2 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 64% 25 | 56.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 9 | 7.71% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 101 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 90 | 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 | 39% | 51.38% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.79% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chickerell Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1