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Longford Primary Academy
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Longford Primary Academy
- Primary
- Cannock Chase WS11 1PD
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Based on the inspection date: 19 October 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils in the early stages of learning to read benefit from daily phonics lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: Most subjects have a well-planned curriculum designed to build knowledge in a logical order.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils do not securely remember essential curriculum information by the time they leave the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around the school and during lessons, creating a calm and purposeful environment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many pupils have gaps in their knowledge and are not yet able to read well enough.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have introduced a new approach to teaching phonics and provide staff training for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn about different types of bullying, and incidents are very rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong safeguarding culture, and leaders promptly deal with issues.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are very positive about recent changes in school provision.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in various charitable works and activities that promote personal development.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders engage well with staff and work hard to promote staff's well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Some pupils do not know and remember the curriculum as well as leaders expect.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is variation in staff’s expertise, and some adults do not plan activities that help pupils learn effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have put a programme in place to support staff’s professional development.
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Longford Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 305 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Longford is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for all our children. Through the partnership of school, parents and pupils we believe this can be achieved. We provide a caring, safe school community where everyone feels valued and learns to respect others, the environment and the wider world. Inspirational learning opportunities are provided, promoting a continued thirst for knowledge and love of learning. New challenges and experiences develop resilience and encourage independence, preparing children for life in modern Britain. Guiding and nurturing attitudes, in partnership with parents, to produce positive members of the community. Supporting and motivating children, we recognise their achievements whilst continually working to improve the quality of provision and standards within the school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C
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B+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 23.8 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 104 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 104 | 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 | 101 | 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 | 49% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | 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 | 100 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 33% | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -8.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Longford Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1