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North Mead Primary Academy
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- Blaby District LE4 9DL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | 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: Pupils in Year 2 who struggled with their reading are now decoding words accurately as well as developing their comprehension skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum engages pupils and has increased their love of reading.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teacher expectations with regard to children’s social development are not consistently high across all aspects of the provision.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2017, the proportion of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics was above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is provided when needed, and meetings about pupils’ progress involve a team of staff to identify any pupils falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and well mannered, with high expectations of behavior. They take pride in their work and behave well around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders use additional funding for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities effectively to improve the outcomes they achieve.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Any bullying or unkindness is quickly addressed, and pupils feel safe, confident they can talk to an adult if something is wrong.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The family support worker helps families and children positively with strong relationships established, ensuring children are safe inside and outside of school.
Parent Feedback: Parents, carers, and staff are overwhelmingly supportive of the school and recognize the positive changes which have taken place.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children’s learning and appreciate the ways in which this is fostered by the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Increasingly more pupils are involved in sport, with various school teams raising the school’s sporting profile.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers encourage pupils to think about how they could improve their work, and how they can learn from the mistakes they make.
Impact on Student Progress: Year 6 pupils made better progress than pupils nationally, supported by effective interventions and focus on speaking and reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessments are accurate, working with other schools in the multi-academy trust to ensure standards are correct.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some challenges remain for middle leaders in taking full responsibility for leading whole-school improvements.
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About Us
North Mead Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 442 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 85% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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A
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 7-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 24.7 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 103 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 103 | 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 | 108 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 93 | 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 | 85% | 53.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 5.45% | 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 | 7.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.4 | 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 84% 4 | 58.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 13 | 8.5% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | 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 | 106 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 92 | 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 | 80% 4 | 56.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 8.05% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.8 | 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 | 104 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 89 | 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 | 84% | 50.53% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.68% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Mead Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1