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Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
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Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
- Primary
- Blackpool FY4 5LY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching is good with strong subject knowledge in maths and reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum provides opportunities to practice key skills across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: More challenging work needed for most able pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Smaller reading groups for disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good and they feel safe.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Good progress in writing and mathematics; needs improvement in reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: Progress for pupils with SEN/disabilities is strong due to quality support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; staff deal with bullying effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on resilience and emotional well-being to better learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly satisfied with the school's support.
Parental Involvement: Parents join school activities; positive feedback about education quality.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular activities available.
Outdoor Facilities: Trim trail and dedicated spaces for activities like football.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use strong subject knowledge; plan effectively for pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Good progress supported by effective teaching and planning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment well to adjust activities for pupils’ needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Work does not always challenge the most able pupils.
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About Us
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 304 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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I'm thrilled to welcome you and your family to the Marton Primary Academy & Nursery website and to tell you more about our wonderful institution.
First-time parents are always welcome, and we hope you quickly get a sense of what it's like to be a part of our welcoming and supportive school community.
Being the first primary school in Blackpool to join the Bright Futures Educational Trust makes us really proud.
Being a part of the Trust presents our school with a genuinely exciting chance to improve the options we provide so that our students receive an education of the highest calibre.
Bright Futures Educational Trust offers us exceptional support and knowledge from a large network of top professionals, enabling staff and students to flourish both academically and personally.
At our school, each student is genuinely valued.
We take pride in offering a joyful, secure, and encouraging learning environment where no child is left behind.
We are proud of our kids and want them to feel the same way about themselves.
Teachers and students alike enjoy their time at Marton Primary Academy and Nursery.
We view parents as genuine learning partners, and we cordially encourage you and your family to visit our school to get to know the teachers, students, and take use of our first-rate amenities.
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First-time parents are always welcome, and we hope you quickly get a sense of what it's like to be a part of our welcoming and supportive school community.
Being the first primary school in Blackpool to join the Bright Futures Educational Trust makes us really proud.
Being a part of the Trust presents our school with a genuinely exciting chance to improve the options we provide so that our students receive an education of the highest calibre.
Bright Futures Educational Trust offers us exceptional support and knowledge from a large network of top professionals, enabling staff and students to flourish both academically and personally.
At our school, each student is genuinely valued.
We take pride in offering a joyful, secure, and encouraging learning environment where no child is left behind.
We are proud of our kids and want them to feel the same way about themselves.
Teachers and students alike enjoy their time at Marton Primary Academy and Nursery.
We view parents as genuine learning partners, and we cordially encourage you and your family to visit our school to get to know the teachers, students, and take use of our first-rate amenities.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | 18.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 100 | - |
| 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 | 108 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 68% | 50.85% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.04% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 8.4 | Well Above 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 | 108 4 | 84 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 83 | 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 | 70% 1 | 57.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 7 | 6.56% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.9 | Well 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 1 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 90 | 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 | 69% 21 | 54.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 4 | 5.63% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 103 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 89 | 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 | 48% | 55.05% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.38% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
