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Co-op Academy Portland
- Primary
- Wirral CH41 0AB
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Based on the inspection date: 07 February 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have introduced a structured phonics programme, but delivery is inconsistent.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils starting to benefit from higher expectations, but many areas need improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years curriculum is not well designed or ambitious; requires training and expertise for effective delivery.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good, and school atmosphere is calm; rare disruptions in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Too few pupils read with fluency and accuracy by Year 2; pupils do not achieve as well as they should.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders strengthened systems for identifying additional needs; more support needed for struggling readers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers trained to adapt approaches for SEND pupils, who follow the same curriculum as classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with bullying effectively; pupils feel safe and supported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding effective with regular training; staff remain vigilant and supportive.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard and appreciate support during crises.
Parental Involvement: School leaders run breakfast and after-school clubs; community involvement encouraged.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school clubs available, appealing to broad interests.
Impact on Student Progress: Constructive support helps pupils improve attendance and behaviour.
Teacher Engagement: Significant number of inexperienced staff receiving high-quality development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Upheaval in staffing impacts curriculum delivery, especially in early years.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Approach strengthened, but consistency in delivery and assessment needed.
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About Us
Co-op Academy Portland is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 189 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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 | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | - |
| 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 | 99 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 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 | 38% | 50.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.5% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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 | - | 54.1% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.46% | 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 | - | 96 | 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 | - | 53.51% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.67% | 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Co-op Academy Portland
Local authority ratio 18 : 1