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Court Lane Junior Academy
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Court Lane Junior Academy
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- Portsmouth PO6 2PP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | 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: Teaching provides lots of opportunities for pupils to practice their writing skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich and varied, preparing pupils confidently for future life.
Areas Needing Improvement: Middle leaders need to further develop their understanding of the impact of their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in mathematics are good across all year groups. Pupils’ outcomes in both writing and reading are good and better than in previous years.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective use of additional funding means that most disadvantaged pupils now achieve as well as other pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is good. Classrooms are purposeful learning spaces.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported effectively, making better progress with appropriate individual support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and, when it happens, it is dealt with effectively by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The culture to keep children safe is strong. Staff are well trained and know their responsibilities.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of leaders and the education provided for their children.
Parental Involvement: Pupils help plan their learning with leaders, engaging well with interesting topics.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the clubs and activities provided after school, such as football, hockey, and computer clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy their playtimes and play together respectfully.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the professional development they receive. A strong culture of teamwork drives forward school improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching and learning are helping pupils extend their use of vocabulary well, especially in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ subject knowledge is strong, and they adapt learning confidently to ensure pupils’ secure knowledge before moving on.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always consider pupils’ starting points or current knowledge well enough when planning learning.
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About Us
Court Lane Junior Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 479 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 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 Court Lane Junior School, a friendly learning environment.
We value and care for every child, and it gives us great joy to watch them flourish as they develop into resilient, independent, joyful, and self-assured young adults who can reflect on their past successes, respect the opinions and beliefs of others, and graduate from our programme prepared and eager to enter secondary school.
To the greatest extent possible, we want every member of our community to be who they are.
Our main priorities are the holistic development of the child and inclusiveness and accessible learning are the foundations of our success.
With this in mind, we develop an inquiry-driven curriculum that changes, is well-balanced, difficult, and motivating.
Our goal is to offer inclusive and integrated learning opportunities, holistic chances that promote physical, social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development, enhancing both academic accomplishment and personal growth.
teaching kids life skills in addition to academics.
In order for children to love learning, achieve well, and lay solid foundations so they may embrace future learning dispositions, our loving, committed, and professional staff team is committed to fostering knowledge, enhancing skills, and increasing conceptual understanding.
We value our partnership with parents because it fosters a culture of high expectations, cooperation, and respect. As a result, we provide opportunities for you to be involved in your child's junior school experience by attending curriculum workshops, themed events, surveys, and parent-teacher consultations.
We love being a part of the University of Chichester Multi Academy Trust's network of schools and are immensely proud of our school.
As a result of our collaboration and knowledge sharing with Court Lane Infant School, students go smoothly through a sequential learning experience.
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We value and care for every child, and it gives us great joy to watch them flourish as they develop into resilient, independent, joyful, and self-assured young adults who can reflect on their past successes, respect the opinions and beliefs of others, and graduate from our programme prepared and eager to enter secondary school.
To the greatest extent possible, we want every member of our community to be who they are.
Our main priorities are the holistic development of the child and inclusiveness and accessible learning are the foundations of our success.
With this in mind, we develop an inquiry-driven curriculum that changes, is well-balanced, difficult, and motivating.
Our goal is to offer inclusive and integrated learning opportunities, holistic chances that promote physical, social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development, enhancing both academic accomplishment and personal growth.
teaching kids life skills in addition to academics.
In order for children to love learning, achieve well, and lay solid foundations so they may embrace future learning dispositions, our loving, committed, and professional staff team is committed to fostering knowledge, enhancing skills, and increasing conceptual understanding.
We value our partnership with parents because it fosters a culture of high expectations, cooperation, and respect. As a result, we provide opportunities for you to be involved in your child's junior school experience by attending curriculum workshops, themed events, surveys, and parent-teacher consultations.
We love being a part of the University of Chichester Multi Academy Trust's network of schools and are immensely proud of our school.
As a result of our collaboration and knowledge sharing with Court Lane Infant School, students go smoothly through a sequential learning experience.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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D-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 103 |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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% | 45.58% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 2.75% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 93 | 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 | 59% 1 | 54.8% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.83% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 60% 4 | 53.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 6 | 4.89% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 64% | 53.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 4.78% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Court Lane Junior Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
