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Skegby Junior Academy
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- Ashfield NG17 3FH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has been a huge focus, with pupils making substantial progress through daily reading activities and a new library.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy special curriculum days and activities that ignite their passion for learning. Progress in reading and writing is improving.
Areas Needing Improvement: Attainment and progress in mathematics need further improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support from teachers and teaching assistants helps disadvantaged pupils catch up. Regular assessment identifies gaps in knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good attitudes towards their learning and are tremendously proud of their school. Behaviour and attitudes have improved since new higher expectations were set.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in reading has improved substantially; however, progress in mathematics is in line with national averages but has not seen the same improvements.
Support for SEND Pupils: Parents of pupils with SEND appreciate the individual support given to their children, leading to improved progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding procedures are effective, with rigorous staff recruitment checks and a strong culture of safeguarding across the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Clear expectations and nurturing support have successfully reduced fixed-term exclusions. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Parent Feedback: Parents generally have positive views about the school, appreciating the changes made and the individual support provided.
Parental Involvement: Parents are pleased with their child’s progress and the school's quick response to concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Forest school activities such as bug hunting, pond-dipping, and cooking on a campfire engage pupils and develop real-life skills.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are enthusiastic and keen to make improvements. New and newly qualified staff are supported particularly well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers set tasks that stretch and challenge pupils of all abilities, leading to a clear improvement in reading progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems established for staff collaboration are helping to create consistency in teaching and improve outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Many of the teaching staff are new to the school, requiring ongoing support and consistency in teaching.
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About Us
Skegby Junior Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 174 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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I'd like to present myself as the principal of the fantastic educational facility known as the Skegby Junior Academy, which is a part of the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust.
Our curriculum gives kids the crucial experiences they need to advance their knowledge and understanding of arithmetic and English, encounter the outside world, and continue to learn what it means to be a SMART person.
We believe in smart kids as well as the abbreviation SMART.
High standards for behaviour, attendance, and dress contribute to the Skegby Junior Academy's reputation as a peaceful and effective workplace.
As we encourage the various skills, attitudes, and knowledge that this provides, Forest School also enables our students to explore and work outdoors.
We strive to make the most of our lovely grounds, which we are fortunate to have.
Being a "Active and Healthy" academy, we also make extensive use of the grounds for sporting events.
We strive to create a strong partnership with parents and other carers while also helping our kids learn how to operate in groups.
Regular chances for parents and carers to visit the academy and support what we do include open afternoons, special events, class assemblies, Golden assemblies, parent courses, and the Friends of SJA club.
We strive to provide our students with the finest education possible with the help of parents, guardians, and the local community.
Please get in touch with our top-notch office staff if you want to schedule a visit to our great Academy.
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Our curriculum gives kids the crucial experiences they need to advance their knowledge and understanding of arithmetic and English, encounter the outside world, and continue to learn what it means to be a SMART person.
We believe in smart kids as well as the abbreviation SMART.
High standards for behaviour, attendance, and dress contribute to the Skegby Junior Academy's reputation as a peaceful and effective workplace.
As we encourage the various skills, attitudes, and knowledge that this provides, Forest School also enables our students to explore and work outdoors.
We strive to make the most of our lovely grounds, which we are fortunate to have.
Being a "Active and Healthy" academy, we also make extensive use of the grounds for sporting events.
We strive to create a strong partnership with parents and other carers while also helping our kids learn how to operate in groups.
Regular chances for parents and carers to visit the academy and support what we do include open afternoons, special events, class assemblies, Golden assemblies, parent courses, and the Friends of SJA club.
We strive to provide our students with the finest education possible with the help of parents, guardians, and the local community.
Please get in touch with our top-notch office staff if you want to schedule a visit to our great Academy.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 17.7 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 110 |
| 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 51% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.55% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above 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 | 100 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 96 6 | 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 | 42% 9 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 9.93% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 100 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 51% 12 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.66% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 96 | 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 | 39% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.83% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Skegby Junior Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1