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New Silksworth Academy Junior
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New Silksworth Academy Junior
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- Sunderland SR3 1AS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | 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: Teachers use a range of assessment information to plan appropriate learning activities.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Reading is central, with effective phonics training for staff ensuring confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum builds knowledge over time, preparing pupils for future success.
Areas Needing Improvement: Monitor pupils’ outcomes in subjects beyond English and mathematics more rigorously.
Areas Needing Improvement: Questioning and clarity in explanations sometimes need improvement to identify gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders take swift action to support pupils who fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and have positive attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Deep dives show effective teaching in early reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling with reading receive support to match peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, cooperation, and respect, with bullying not being an issue.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND provision is a strength; inclusive ethos ensures access to the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and report that staff keep them safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding exists throughout the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding measures and open culture ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Systems for emotion management positively impact student welfare.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents recommend the school and consider that their child is happy.
Parental Involvement: Links with parents and carers are very positive.
Extracurricular Activities: The school has provided many additional opportunities to develop sporting skills.
Teacher Engagement: Good communication exists between staff, promoting a culture of accountability and professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching are leading to better progress throughout the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teachers' performance carefully with challenging targets.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes do not challenge the most able pupils sufficiently.
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About Us
New Silksworth Academy Junior is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 213 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Within the Extol Academy Trust, the New Silksworth Infant Academy and New Silksworth Junior Academy have just established the exciting New Silksworth Academy. The staff at New Silksworth Academy is dedicated to assisting each student in reaching his or her full potential on a personal, academic, and social level as well as to provide them with the knowledge, credentials, and love of learning they will need to succeed in their next stage of education and the adult world they will enter. Every child at New Silksworth Academy is guaranteed happiness, safety, and the ability to learn well in a stimulating atmosphere. We are a learning organisation for all of our staff members as well as for our students. The significance we place on learning should be modelled by staff members in a school environment, so they regularly attend professional development seminars and are dedicated to furthering their education. Our strategy is centred on excellent teaching, and we collaborate within the Extol Academy Trust so that each school can appreciate and acknowledge the qualities of its partners and benefit from them. Since the academy's founding on September 1, 2016, it has been our goal to see that every student who attends it realises their full potential and graduates with the credentials, know-how, and character needed to succeed in any endeavour. Since young people only have one chance to receive an education, we make sure that it is of the finest calibre.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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D-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-7 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 21.9 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 109 |
| 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 | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 102 | 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 | 57% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.03% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 104 2 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 102 | 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% 13 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 10.55% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 | 101 | 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 | 51% 4 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 2 | 9.7% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 100 | 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 | 47% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 9.94% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at New Silksworth Academy Junior
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
