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Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
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Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
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- Great Dawley TF4 3AL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a high priority across the school with daily phonics lessons and additional support for those who fall behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils experience a rich and engaging curriculum and work hard in lessons to produce high-quality work.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some areas of the curriculum are still being refined; pupils occasionally do not develop a deep understanding in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge and ensure additional support is provided.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support helps pupils who fall behind to catch up and ensures they develop fluency and confidence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is highly positive with a calm and orderly environment, allowing pupils to learn without disruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff work closely with external agencies to identify needs and provide appropriate support for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: On rare occasions that bullying happens, staff deal quickly with issues, ensuring a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Robust systems for safeguarding and learning about safety through the curriculum ensure pupils feel safe.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, with a strong team spirit and consideration for workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective use of assessment strategies helps identify gaps in knowledge, aiding progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have a sharp focus on improving the quality of education, ensuring continuous improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Deepening of learning is not yet consistent in all subjects; some pupils do not develop a clear enough understanding.
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About Us
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 228 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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Your kid will benefit from a distinctive educational experience at Dawley C of E Primary Academy. Although we firmly believe that English reading, writing, and math standards are crucial, elementary education is more than that. To this end, we offer wide and varied experiences to our pupils, through the blending of educational entitlement, The Dawley Mindset and Christian Values giving a truly unique Enriching Learning, Enriching Life time whilst in the Academy. We pride ourselves in being a small Academy which offers a warm and welcoming friendly environment where you become part of the Dawley Family - be that children, staff, parents, governors or our working partners. Whilst at the Academy, your child will establish meaningful relationships, experience working in the community, receive training such as First Aid, enjoy a range of sporting and team activities, learn French from Year 1, have access to different residential opportunities to name but a few and become well rounded citizens who respect and value others, their differences and give positive contributions to society. Do not just take my word for it; come and see for yourself how much fun your child will have while attending the Academy. .
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.6 | 27.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | - |
| 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 | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 53% | 57.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.82% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 106 4 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 99 | 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 | 58% | 60.95% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.8% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 102 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 58% 2 | 61.69% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 10.26% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 103 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 60% | 59.55% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.4% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1