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New Park Primary Academy
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- Harrogate HG1 3HF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils’ outcomes improved markedly in 2018 to above national averages.
Foundational Skills: Aspects of phonics teaching require further improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Completion of plans for foundation subjects and personal and social education is needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ combined outcomes for reading and mathematics more than doubled and are now above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders introduced robust procedures to tackle persistent absenteeism which led to a vast reduction in regular school absences.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils value their school, and their behaviour is good, contributing to a strong sense of belonging and high levels of mutual respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo ensures early identification and appropriate support for pupils with additional needs. Effective relationships with external agencies have been established.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively. Leaders ensure safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff deal well with difficult issues, working effectively with external agencies to support students. Assemblies and lessons promote online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents were overwhelmingly positive about the school ensuring their child was happy and safe.
Parental Involvement: There were some issues with the timeliness of communication since the removal of the text messaging service.
Extracurricular Activities: Over half of all pupils have represented their school in competition. Equal access is ensured particularly for vulnerable pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Significant investment in outdoor provision contributed to increasing proportions of children who exceeded a good level of development.
Teacher Engagement: Heavy investment in professional development has ensured that teachers feel highly valued and supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Significant gains in mental arithmetic agility and overall improvement in pupil outcomes were noted.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New assessment approaches better identify gaps in pupils' learning, focusing teaching and improving progress rates.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need extra guidance on developing pupils' editing and redrafting skills, particularly for securing higher standards.
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About Us
New Park Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 195 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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We are proud of our neighbourhood, our wonderful kids, and our school. Since 1896, New Park has done a great job of servicing the neighbourhood. We have a number of lovely Victorian structures with roomy, well-lit classrooms, a number of playgrounds, and a sizable school field. We have made approximately 1.3 million in our facilities and classrooms since September 2017. Our small class sizes allow us to provide each student with individualised instruction, and our creative approach to curriculum keeps students interested in what they are studying. All of the courses spend several weeks engrossed in excellent books, and our committed staff team works very hard to prepare engaging and immersive learning experiences for the kids. We are lucky to be one of the few nurseries in Harrogate that offers 15 and 30 hour spots to kids as young as three. Our nursery students have access to a newly renovated classroom of their own and share a sizable outdoor area with reception students. They are a valued part of our school community and take part in lunchtimes and assemblies with the whole school, ensuring they learn from and with older children and have the best possible start to school when they transition to Reception. We provide numerous groups and extracurricular activities. Many of these are free to use. You may be confident that our qualified team of teachers and support personnel will foster and encourage whatever hobbies and passions your kid may have. Please follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@NewParkPri) to learn more about all the incredible things happening at New Park. I'm eager to introduce myself to you and show you around our outstanding institution.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | 22.4 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 107 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 105 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 87 | 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 | 64% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.17% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 104 1 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 84 | 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 | 81% 12 | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 7.25% | 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 | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 105 4 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 6 | 82 | 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% 37 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.49% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 32% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.15% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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 - 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 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 | 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 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at New Park Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
