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Farley Junior Academy
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Farley Junior Academy
- Primary
- Luton LU1 5JF
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school's reading curriculum is well established. High-quality delivery by teachers means pupils learn, quickly, the explicit skills of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has created a highly ambitious curriculum. It precisely defines the knowledge and skills pupils will learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High-quality delivery by teachers means pupils learn, quickly, the explicit skills of reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are at the early stages of reading receive effective support to learn phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably well, embracing the one school rule of ‘be kind’.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are skilled in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND. Pupils with SEND are supported very effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Relationships between pupils and staff are strong. Pupils feel safe and well cared for.
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Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school. They value the many opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff use their knowledge to teach learning in small steps. This helps all pupils to feel confident to attempt challenging tasks.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff rigorously check what pupils know and can do. They use this to revisit learning and build on what pupils already know very effectively.
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About Us
Farley Junior Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 363 students from age 7-11 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 Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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A
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 30.9 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 106 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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% | 56.72% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.03% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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.
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.
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Farley Junior Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1