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Mayflower Academy
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- Plymouth PL2 2NJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading has been adapted; the very positive impact is seen in the high attainment of pupils in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned around the skills and knowledge that pupils need at each stage.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further accelerate progress for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities by building on current best practice.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils have made strong and sustained progress, now at expected level in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Accurate information is used to plan 'catch up' sessions and adapt teachers’ planning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and at play, maintaining a good working atmosphere in lessons without teachers needing to intervene.
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled teachers help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make excellent progress with tightly tailored programs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School leaders have a strong commitment to keeping pupils safe; staff are well trained and vigilant.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support team helps many vulnerable families by working with organisations to provide focused and timely support.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school and value the opportunities their children have.
Parental Involvement: Increasingly parents are contributing towards their children’s achievement through improving levels of attendance and attending classes.
Extracurricular Activities: Large number of holiday and weekend opportunities for pupils to extend their skills and take part in sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers see coaching and working alongside colleagues as professional opportunity.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment information shows current pupils have made strong progress since the academy opened.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some new initiatives have yet to be fully reviewed to give clarity about their impact.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess pupils’ work very carefully and mark it according to the school’s policy, ensuring assessments are accurate.
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About Us
Mayflower Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 458 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 81% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
|
C+
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 20.9 | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 101 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 101 | 104 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 81% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.15% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | 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 | 107 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 94 | 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 | 78% 6 | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 16 | 8.29% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 110 9 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 7 | 93 | 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 | 84% 42 | 56.97% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 23 | 6.92% | 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 | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.3 | 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 | 101 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 84 | 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 | 42% | 49.09% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.95% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 6.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mayflower Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1