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The Crescent Academy
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- Stoke-on-Trent ST3 6HZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is consistently strong and well organised.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's systematic approach to teaching maths is above national average.
Foundational Skills: Confident and precise phonics program starting in early years facilitates fluent reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Highly ambitious curriculum enables all pupils, including those with SEND, to be successful.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not achieve as well in reading as they do in writing and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and polite; many behave with maturity beyond their years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proficient in developing confident, fluent readers. Strong support for those stuck.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly spot and support pupils who are stuck.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils meet high behaviour expectations, happy and enjoy coming to school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading is below national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers design activities to support pupils' language development more effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are vigilant and work proactively with families to ensure children are protected and supported.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems to identify and support needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff receive regular training and support, working proactively with families.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school employs staff with specific expertise in supporting families.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive culture around safeguarding, putting pupil interests first.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers say that their children are happy and safe at the school.
Parental Involvement: Staff are always available to help parents with workshops and one-to-one support when needed.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 'nothing short of amazing'.
Parental Involvement: Parents engage in reading activities with their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have many opportunities to take part in activities outside school.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor environment is lively and engaging, including a forest, pond, and a refurbished narrowboat library.
Extracurricular Activities: Vast range of clubs, including Star Wars and culture club.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils benefit from facilities like a gym and cinema.
Teacher Engagement: All staff take part in coaching conversations to help them develop their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Subject leaders are knowledgeable and well supported to develop in their roles.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders carry out thorough evaluations and monitoring activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are extremely supportive, well-supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers deliver the curriculum well, supporting student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have good subject knowledge and recognize when students are struggling.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some crossover of roles between governing bodies needs clarity.
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About Us
The Crescent Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 689 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 7-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 21.9 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 106 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 69% | 55.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.64% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 102 3 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 103 | 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 | 47% 10 | 64.38% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 8.75% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | 105 1 | 103 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 104 | 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 | 57% 8 | 63.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 10 | 8.09% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 65% | 58.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 7.13% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 The Crescent Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
