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The Nethersole CofE Academy
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The Nethersole CofE Academy
- Primary
- Polesworth B78 1DZ
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Based on the inspection date: 28 November 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a key priority. Children learn to read as soon as they start school.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has invested time and resources to plan an ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is delivered.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they should, particularly in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Systems to support pupils who have fallen behind are not fully developed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The majority of pupils know how to behave well and show positive attitudes to their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with SEND are well supported with appropriate adaptations to the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep safe, especially online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Some inconsistencies in behaviour management expectations.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors talked informally to parents to gather general information about school life.
Parental Involvement: The school uses external agencies well to help enhance its work with pupils and families in the community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the clubs at lunchtime and after school.
Outdoor Facilities: A variety of sports is offered at lunch and after school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ subject knowledge is not fully developed, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers struggle due to insufficient subject knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Checks on pupils’ understanding are not always effective.
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About Us
The Nethersole CofE Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 267 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 24% 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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I'm pleased to greet you on our website on behalf of the entire community at The Nethersole C of E Academy. Our School, judged to be good by Ofsted (2019), is a happy, friendly school with around 280 pupils from Reception to Year 6 along with a flourishing nursery for children from age two with great facilities, dynamic teaching within a varied curriculum and an approach to pastoral care that celebrates our Christian ethos and values. We are one of the six founding schools of Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy trust (BDMAT) and we are driven by a desire for our children to experience 'life in all its fullness'. In order to accomplish this, we aim to give the students in our school community the knowledge and abilities necessary to make wise decisions in the future. This means providing all with not only academic but creative skills that will help give every opportunity whilst developing the character of the child in order for them to be able to enrich the world around them; be it at a local, national or even global level. Being the head teacher of such a wonderful, one-of-a-kind school is an honour for me. Our kids continue to develop and share in our triumphs, and I am very proud of them. With assurance, a sense of cohesion, and a sense of moral direction supported by its Christian distinctiveness, The Nethersole looks to the future. A school is not defined by its physical structure, but rather by the people that learn there.
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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 | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 24.3 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 106 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 106 | 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 | 101 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 24% | 55.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.26% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 96 | 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 | 35% 26 | 60.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 10.2% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 102 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 97 | 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 | 61% 12 | 62.69% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 10.7% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 102 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 99 | 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 | 49% | 58.59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.28% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 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 The Nethersole CofE Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1