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Sandon Primary Academy
- Primary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7AW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers’ subject knowledge in English and mathematics is a strength. As a result, pupils are confident and precise in their reading, writing and mathematical work.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is packed full of relevant and meaningful activities that fire pupils’ imaginations. The on-site farm and reptile room are used incredibly well to deepen pupils’ learning across the curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Strong understanding of foundational skills; pupils connect knowledge well.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum; pupils and SEND students excelled post-pandemic.
Areas Needing Improvement: The teaching of music is not as strong as other curriculum subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils of all abilities make excellent and sustained progress across the school. By the end of key stages 1 and 2, the proportion of pupils achieving the expected standards are above national levels.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders swiftly pick up any pupils who might need a boost to their progress. As a result, no child is left behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils overwhelmingly polite, well mannered and friendly. Their conduct around school and in lessons is impeccable.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is a priority; phonics taught well; pupils ready for future content.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support helps pupils quickly catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Enjoyable, calm environment; pupils have ingrained understanding of expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive precise teaching in class and by the end of key stage 2, their progress is above national figures.
Support for SEND Pupils: All pupils, including SEND, excel with tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust the adults in school to keep them safe. They say that bullying is very rare but they know what to do if it happens. Staff provide frequent opportunities for pupils to learn about safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All staff place the utmost priority on securing the safety and well-being of pupils. They have a clear understanding of the different signs that might indicate that a child is at risk.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are taught to keep themselves safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Inclusion and positive culture; safeguarding arrangements effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and support their pupils with learning at home.
Parental Involvement: Parents contribute to their child’s baseline assessment on entry, write on the ‘family learning tree’ when their child achieves something new at home and attend celebration events regularly.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Staff work actively with parents to support attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Coaches support teachers who are new to refine aspects of their subject knowledge. For example, a specialist dance teacher was working with classes across the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of trips, clubs, leadership opportunities.
Outdoor Facilities: Library bus and reading spaces well-utilized.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers love teaching, know their pupils as individuals and provide precise support.
Impact on Student Progress: Despite challenges they might face, no child is left behind.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are responsive to precise feedback and quickly make necessary refinements. Leads to sustained strong teaching.
Teacher Engagement: Staff greatly enjoy their work; pride in supporting students.
Impact on Student Progress: Professional development ensures best education for pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No challenges noted; support from leaders praised.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High standards secured by intelligent action.
Teaching Staff Challenges: While the additional support for SEND pupils is excellent, it is not measured for impact with sufficient effectiveness.
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About Us
Sandon Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 510 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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A
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A+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 21.1 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 102 | 100 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 71% | 55.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.64% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 104 3 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 103 | 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 | 73% 18 | 64.38% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.75% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 101 3 | 103 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 104 | 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% 14 | 63.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 5 | 8.09% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 69% | 58.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.13% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sandon Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1