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Purple Oaks Academy
- All-through
- Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make connections in learning, building on prior knowledge with clear curriculum sequences.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is generally good, incidents of bullying are rare, and they understand unacceptable behaviour.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff work with parents and external agencies; target-based support through EHCP plans and additional help when needed.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff enjoy working at the school, feel supported by leaders considerate of their workload and well-being.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers adapt learning to individual needs and frequently revisit learning to ensure retention.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Early career teachers appreciate training and coaching; leaders plan to improve phonics teaching.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Staff work well with parents and carers and involve external agencies to support pupils.
Communication with Parents: Staff know the specific needs of children and communicate effectively with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Large majority of parents are supportive, describing the school environment positively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts fairly, discussing triggers and resolutions for behaviour issues with pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have revised the ambitious curriculum, ensuring it is clearly sequenced and matched to pupils' EHC plans.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare; consistent routines and caring relationships help pupils feel safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils’ behaviour is generally good, and they take responsibility for their actions.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with relevant training; pupils learn about risks and how to manage them.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy enrichment activities such as baking and sporting competitions with other schools.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Enrichment activities help pupils develop life skills and balance with academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Programme in place for independent advice and guidance about further education and training.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are well-prepared for future stages of education with a clear understanding of their options.
Support for SEND: All pupils have an EHC plan with tailored, individual support to meet specific needs.
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Purple Oaks Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 119 students from age 3-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting Purple Oaks Academy's website, and welcome. I am honoured to serve as the academy's principal, and I am looking forward to getting to know the students and their parents well over the coming weeks and months. Free special education school Purple Oaks Academy is located in Kingsthorpe, Northampton. For kids with an Education, Health, and Care Plan, Northamptonshire LA commissions spots at the school. The academy began accepting students in Reception through Year 7 in September 2017 and will continue to grow every year. We initially started off in temporary space at Green Oaks Primary Academy before moving into our brand-new, specially designed building in January 2018. Purple Oaks Academy seeks to teach kids in a setting that is encouraging, kind, and helpful. At the individual level, we honour and reward success. Our goal is to put the needs of our kids first in everything we do. Through specialised teaching and learning methods, Purple Oaks Academy seeks to ensure that students have improved educational possibilities. Prospective parents are always welcome, and the Academy can arrange tours and unscheduled visits. We hope that our website will be a helpful resource for students, families, our own staff, and other professionals. Please feel free to peruse it. I hope what you discover piques your interest.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Inadequate | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-18 | 4-18 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.5 | 22.7 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | 86 | 100 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 94 | 100 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 21% | 70% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 0.00% | 11.30% |
| 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 | 86 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 94 | 100 | 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 | 0% | 56.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.44% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 98 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 0% | 58.3% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.01% | 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 | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.0 | Well 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 | - | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 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 | - | 55.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.81% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 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 | - | 52.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.76% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.50 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.77% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.74 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.62% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.9 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.21 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.96% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.42% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.75% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.36% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 175 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.73% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.05% | 2.45% |
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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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Purple Oaks Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1