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Marlborough Road Academy
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Marlborough Road Academy
- Primary
- Salford M7 4XD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils benefit from a well-organised and skilfully taught phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders, governors and staff have created an interesting and coherent curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, teachers do not allow sufficient time for pupils to revisit and consolidate important learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure that pupils who speak EAL are well supported to learn to read. Other pupils who find reading more difficult are equally well assisted to improve their reading knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well mannered and respectful. They understand that attentiveness is a key element of successful learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: At the end of Year 6 in 2022, some pupils did not achieve well in public examinations in some subjects.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify pupils with SEND quickly and ensure the curriculum is adapted so that pupils with SEND can access the same learning as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with quickly and efficiently by leaders and staff, should it ever occur.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant in adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. They know how to spot potential signs of neglect and abuse.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school for the way in which their children are educated and looked after.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are involved in working with leaders to make sure pupils get the extra help that they need.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils thrive when attending athletics, origami and karate clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff told inspectors that leaders are mindful of their mental health and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: The curriculum is delivered well by teachers who have strong subject knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In most curriculum areas, teachers know how effectively pupils are learning by checking the security of pupils’ understanding of topics and concepts.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few areas, teachers do not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to revisit and consolidate their learning.
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About Us
Marlborough Road Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 294 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | 20.1 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 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 | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 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 | 45% | 52.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.9% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | - | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 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 | - | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.27% | 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 | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marlborough Road Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1