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E-ACT Blackley Academy
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: The school has prioritized the teaching of reading. Teachers have been well trained, and they deliver the phonics program consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and sets out what children should learn in a logical way, helping pupils build on what they know.
Areas Needing Improvement: A small number of pupils do not read fluently enough; the school needs strategies to help pupils remember critical information.
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate strategies are in place to identify and support pupils struggling with the phonics program.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and at lunchtimes, enjoying rewards for positive behavior.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2023, Year 6 pupils' reading attainment was significantly below the national average. The school acted quickly to improve this.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has effective procedures for identifying pupils with SEND and works well with parents and external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; pupils know how to keep themselves and others safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes regular attendance and has strategies to overcome barriers to attendance.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide positive feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: The school forges strong relationships with families and the local community, providing workshops on mental health and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of activities such as boxing, debating, and cheerleading clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school; leaders take proactive steps to reduce workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have good subject knowledge and use effective assessment strategies to address knowledge gaps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers deliver the curriculum confidently, explaining new learning clearly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils do not receive the help needed to remember important information.
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E-ACT Blackley Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 438 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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Manchester M9 0RD
Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
Ofset report Good - -
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.1 20.4 25.9
Proficient Math 101 - 105
Proficient Read 101 - 105
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 101 96 97
Reading 101 97 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% 51.67% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 4.08% 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 -1.6 Below Average
Writing 0 -
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 99 4 96 96
Reading 99 3 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 39% 21 58.65% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 5 8.65% 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 -5.0 Well Below Average
Writing -0.2 Average
Maths -5.6 Well 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 2 97 94
Reading 102 1 96 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% 3 59.87% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 3 8.7% 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 -2.4 Below Average
Writing 0.7 Average
Maths -0.8 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 101 96 93
Reading 101 95 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 57% 57.78% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 7.2% 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 -2.2 Below Average
Writing 2.3 Above Average
Maths -1.6 Below Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at E-ACT Blackley Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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