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Normanton Junior Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| 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: Reading is a strength with an imaginative approach. Maths and phonics are well integrated.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is interesting and knowledge-based, ensuring good and sustained progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further develop the skills of teaching assistants.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and maths across the school.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective additional support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN ensures they achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Careful monitoring ensures pupils with SEN make good progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with appropriate training to keep pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and are taught how to manage potential risks.
Parent Feedback: Most parents speak very positively about the education and care provided by the staff.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extracurricular activities including sport, music, and the arts.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are skilled, knowledgeable, and have high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching ensures that pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous and humane systems to assess teaching quality drive continuous improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Additional opportunities for training would further sharpen teaching assistant skills.
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About Us
Normanton Junior Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 352 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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 a Primary Academy for neighbourhood kids aged 7 to 11 years old.
We want kids to graduate from Normanton Junior Academy with a variety of traits, attitudes, and abilities that will properly position them for the future.
Every employee at Normanton Junior Academy is proud of the school's reputation in the community as a well-run, joyful, and appealing learning environment where all children are given every encouragement to become diligent, thoughtful, and polite future citizens.
We think that by working together, the school, parents, governors, and the local community can increase the chances for our students in life and ensure that our school will live on in the hearts and thoughts of everyone connected to it.
We want Normanton Junior Academy to be a place where everyone is learning. To that end, we have a fantastic team of teachers and support staff who are dedicated to delivering a high standard of instruction that is engaging, active, and enjoyable.
Both adults and kids are challenged, fostered, and encouraged to take genuine pleasure in who they are and what they can do; we want them to feel they can change the world.
To promote a good and fruitful relationship with parents, we think it's important to create strong connections between school and home.
To provide the best possible life for our children, we constantly collaborate.
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We want kids to graduate from Normanton Junior Academy with a variety of traits, attitudes, and abilities that will properly position them for the future.
Every employee at Normanton Junior Academy is proud of the school's reputation in the community as a well-run, joyful, and appealing learning environment where all children are given every encouragement to become diligent, thoughtful, and polite future citizens.
We think that by working together, the school, parents, governors, and the local community can increase the chances for our students in life and ensure that our school will live on in the hearts and thoughts of everyone connected to it.
We want Normanton Junior Academy to be a place where everyone is learning. To that end, we have a fantastic team of teachers and support staff who are dedicated to delivering a high standard of instruction that is engaging, active, and enjoyable.
Both adults and kids are challenged, fostered, and encouraged to take genuine pleasure in who they are and what they can do; we want them to feel they can change the world.
To promote a good and fruitful relationship with parents, we think it's important to create strong connections between school and home.
To provide the best possible life for our children, we constantly collaborate.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.3 | 27.4 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 72% | 59.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.4% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 103 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 58% 3 | 62.78% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 9.39% | 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 | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 55% 4 | 58.29% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 10 | 8.06% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | 103 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 59% | 57.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.66% | 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 | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Normanton Junior Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1