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Silver End Academy
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- Silver End CM8 3RZ
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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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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritized strengthening pupils’ reading and mathematical knowledge, closely checking progress and providing extra teaching to reinforce key knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a broad and interesting curriculum, showing enthusiasm for a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, leaders need to address gaps in pupils' knowledge due to the pandemic. Some additional adults need further training in supporting reading and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Younger pupils who are learning to read benefit from a well-resourced phonics program, and there are extra teachings in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders closely check pupils' progress and provide extra teaching to reinforce key knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and listen closely to their teachers. High expectations of behavior start in early years.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is improving with better collaboration between parents and professionals, helping pupils access necessary support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens, and pupils trust staff to deal with issues. Pupils feel safe and know how to seek help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are updated with the latest guidance and work closely with outside agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Most parents would recommend the school, although some want to be better informed about their children's progress.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are responding to parent feedback by sending home pupils’ best work more regularly.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the range of opportunities provided, including eco council and Spanish club.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy the extensive grounds, which are well-resourced with play equipment and a swimming pool.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are precise in their teaching of reading, helping pupils independently use strategies to recognize words.
Impact on Student Progress: Extra teaching in reading and mathematics reinforces key knowledge effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders closely check pupils' progress and ensure teachers are precise and effective in their teaching methods.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some additional adults new to their roles need further training in supporting reading and mathematics, leading to misconceptions.
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About Us
Silver End Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 367 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 |
C
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 22.8 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 101 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 102 | 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 | 101 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 53% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.79% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 104 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 63% 5 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 2 | 10.71% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 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 | 68% | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 10% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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 | - | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.05% | 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 | - |
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Silver End Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1