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The Forest View Academy
- Primary
- Ollerton and Boughton NG22 9RJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders check how well pupils can read when they join the school. Trained staff provide close support for struggling readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well thought out in most subjects, providing opportunities for pupils to recap and build on knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not as well organized, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The focus on reading has led most pupils to catch up and become confident readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Trained staff provide close support for those who struggle, with daily sessions focused on specific sounds and reading fluency.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves very well, following classroom routines closely and managing transitions without fuss.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum suits the needs of pupils with SEND, who benefit from close support to make the progress they should.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying and inappropriate words are rare, and staff resolve issues immediately. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders keep detailed records and work with external organizations to support pupils effectively.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents of children with SEND say their children do well, and inspectors spoke with some parents at the start of the school day.
Extracurricular Activities: A comprehensive programme enriches the curriculum, such as trips to the National Holocaust Centre and Yorkshire wildlife park.
Outdoor Facilities: Sports leaders organize lunchtime activities to encourage pupils to be healthy.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value in-school training and trust-wide subject networks to improve their practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers choose suitable ways to deliver new subject knowledge, and there are plenty of opportunities for pupils to recap what they remember.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers do not always deliver crucial information, leaving pupils with gaps in their knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders do not always check closely enough that teachers implement the planned curriculum as intended.
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About Us
The Forest View Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 219 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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As a member of The FORGE Multi-Academy Trust, we changed our name from Forest View Junior School to The Forest View Academy on January 1, 2017. Under the Trust, we are committed to giving our kids individualised instruction and small class sizes through a carefully thought-out, knowledge-based curriculum. The variety of extracurricular activities we provide for the kids enriches our curriculum. We are able to hire professionals of the finest calibre because we are a member of the FORGE Trust, guaranteeing that every kid receives the best education possible. Please schedule a visit with the Academy office if you would like to learn more about what Forest View can offer your kid.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.2 | - | 13.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | 104 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 71% | 57.79% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.5% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 97 | 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 | 51% 21 | 62.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 9.87% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 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 | 72% | 61.52% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.63% | 9.14% |
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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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 | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Forest View Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
