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Hackwood Primary Academy
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Hackwood Primary Academy
- Primary
- Derby DE3 0FD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised; staff are well-trained in phonics and ensure pupils regularly practise their reading at home to become confident, fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum matches the requirements of the national curriculum and helps pupils build knowledge and skills from early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some foundation subjects, learning activities are not focused sharply enough on key knowledge, leading to some pupils not securely learning knowledge in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well, especially in mathematics, where a consistent approach begins in early years.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify pupils who need extra help and ensure they get it, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations of behaviour, and most pupils rise to the challenge, showing positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND learn well alongside peers, with challenges met by breaking learning into small chunks and providing individualized support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly. Pupils know they can talk to staff if they have worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures high levels of pupil welfare and safety, creating a caring environment.
Parent Feedback: Most parents have positive views, recognizing the school's efforts in community building.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities, including sports and educational trips.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and encourage pupil discussions and idea sharing.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and routines lead to exemplary behavior and keen learning in early years.
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Hackwood Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 241 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | - | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | - |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 60% | 51.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.16% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 55.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.76% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hackwood Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1