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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading, phonics is well structured and consistent throughout school.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make excellent progress through a rich, well-planned curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: None mentioned; curriculum is ambitious and well-designed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils made rapid progress, significantly affected by COVID-19 disruption.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessment well to identify gaps, allowing pupils to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary, pupils are courteous, polite, and ready to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective systems with seamless integration and tenacious external support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; leaders monitor and address any incidents carefully.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe, benefit from counselling, and therapeutic services.
Parent Feedback: Inspection considers Ofsted Parent View responses.
Parental Involvement: Parents assist with reviews and are involved in community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy themed days, clubs, trips including theatre and residential visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate training opportunities and well-being consideration.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure rapid progress through quality teaching and tailored support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: None mentioned; staff well-trained and supported.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers adept at delivering programs, strong focus on assessment.
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Croftway Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.

It has 409 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 72% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Outstanding Requires Improvement Outstanding
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.8 17.3 19
Proficient Math 106 102 102
Proficient Read 108 104 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 106 86 97
Reading 108 87 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 72% 47.93% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 5.37% 7.4%

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 5.2 Well Above Average
Writing 1 Above Average
Maths 3.6 Above 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 105 82 96
Reading 102 81 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 63% 50.73% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 8.53% 9.69%

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 -1.3 Below Average
Writing 0.7 Average
Maths 1.1 Above 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.

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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 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 23rd Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Croftway Academy
Local authority ratio 16 : 1

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