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Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
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Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
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- Southampton SO15 3BQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well designed, providing pupils with a broad range of experiences.
Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority; a new phonics approach is quickly implemented with high-quality training.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious and carefully mapped from early years to Year 6.
Foundational Skills: Phonics work in Reception is not always well matched to children’s needs.
Areas Needing Improvement: Middle leaders need to focus more on pupils' progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Task design in new curriculum areas needs refinement for full ambition reflection.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain in line with the national average in reading and writing; above average in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support ensures no one falls behind, including extra help when pupils have been absent.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to do well and relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve broadly in line with national average by end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Rapid support provided for struggling readers and those with learning gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is excellent; they play happily and embrace diversity.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong leadership ensures that individual needs are met with appropriate resources.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective use of resources and quick identification by SEND team.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, know who to go to if worried; bullying is very rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment enriched with personal and social curriculum.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong sense of identity and protection when online and in city.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 'supportive', 'kind', 'caring', and 'engaging'.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities include 'stay and play' sessions and other activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities including forest school, virtual reality experiences, and a school radio station.
Outdoor Facilities: Imaginative development includes a mud kitchen, story circle, and dinosaur models.
Teacher Engagement: Extra coaching has improved teaching quality with strong support for changes.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers develop pupils’ skills effectively; pupils make strong progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most-able pupils need more challenge to deepen their understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is effective but middle leaders should check more on progress.
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About Us
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 432 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 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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Children in Freemantle have access to a genuinely wonderful environment, and I am proud of each and every one of them and the progress they make. When you visit, you'll see the students' diligent work habits and a sea of happy faces, each one distinct and each one loved. At Freemantle, we honour success, advancement, and effort on the academic, social, and emotional fronts. As we establish the groundwork for your kid's future opportunities, I look forward to working with you and your child to make their early school years pleasurable.
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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 | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 20.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 110 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 110 | - |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.29% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above Average |
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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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 66% 5 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.98% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 106 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 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 | 71% 10 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 6.98% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 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 | 61% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.91% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1