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Silkmore Primary Academy
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Silkmore Primary Academy
- Primary
- Stafford ST17 4EG
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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: The teaching of phonics and reading is highly effective.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is described as rich and stimulating, engaging pupils extremely well.
Foundational Skills: Pupils develop language skills early to become fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment of pupils’ skills in subjects other than English and mathematics needs further development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff need to identify key knowledge in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Precise guidance helps pupils improve continuously.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is excellent with exemplary attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: School provides targeted help for struggling readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND receive personalized strategies for success.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Well-behaved pupils create lively, supportive school environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-trained staff provide high-quality support for pupils' specific needs, leading to strong progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Collaborates with external agencies to support pupils' needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, handled quickly and effectively by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff's strong commitment to promoting pupils' well-being ensures they feel safe and supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel heard, safe, and cared for at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm corners and 'sea room' aid emotional well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents expressed overwhelming support, valuing the significant improvement in education quality.
Parental Involvement: Initiatives like 'Family Fridays' and the 'reading café' actively involve parents.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of after-school activities is provided.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area is used exceptionally well to develop children’s skills.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs like dance, singing, and cricket.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training ensures staff are motivated and skilled.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently strong teaching results in pupils making substantial progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers' high expectations and creative approach to curriculum are strengths.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and comprehensive feedback ensure outstanding teaching practice.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and supported by school leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong relationships help staff tailor pupil support.
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About Us
Silkmore Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 197 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 20.6 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 104 | 108 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 97 | 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 | 63% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.8% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below 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 | 102 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 95 | 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% 2 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 9 | 9.38% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 75% 3 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 9 | 8.87% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 105 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 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 | 72% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.58% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Silkmore Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1