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John Wheeldon Primary Academy
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John Wheeldon Primary Academy
- Primary
- Stafford ST16 3LX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught daily and pupils in Year 1 and Year 2 are encouraged to read every day using books that match sounds they already know.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers ensure that learning activities are interesting and build well on pupils’ previous learning in most subjects, especially in English, mathematics, and PE.
Areas Needing Improvement: The way teachers plan learning for pupils is not as organized in history, geography, and MFL.
Performance in Maths & Reading: There has been a recent improvement in the standards that pupils reach at the end of key stage 2 in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Class teachers are clear about which pupils need extra support and plan activities and use resources to meet those pupils’ needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and as they move around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff know that safeguarding pupils is very important. They know what to do if they have any concerns about pupils’ well-being or safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Relationships between adults and pupils and between pupils and one another are positive.
Parent Feedback: The inspection team considered recent responses to Ofsted’s online questionnaire, Parent View, and spoke to parents during the inspection.
Parental Involvement: Staff make good links with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can join a range of activities such as the ‘Rota-Kids’ club linked to the Rotary Club and raise money for charities.
Outdoor Facilities: Children's imaginations and curiosity are stimulated by many things to see, touch, and do, both indoors and outside.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are ambitious for pupils and have high expectations of the quality of work they will produce.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure that learning activities are interesting and build well on pupils’ previous learning in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers are developing pupils’ mathematical vocabulary as well as they could.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The use of assessment is not as effective in writing. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessments more successfully.
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About Us
John Wheeldon Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 540 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 23.7 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 106 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 105 | - |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 55% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.8% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 103 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 67% 22 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 9.38% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 45% | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 6 | 8.87% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 45% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.58% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Wheeldon Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1