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Smallthorne Primary Academy
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: The school places a great emphasis on reading. Pupils read regularly and enjoy listening to stories.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and other subjects due to ambitious content and challenging lessons.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum is not well planned in a small number of subjects, leading to repeated or too easy work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and reading with most pupils, including those with SEND, reaching high standards.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide extra help and resources, such as new vocabulary introduction before lessons, to support those falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ social development and behaviour are impressive. Rules are applied fairly and consistently with rare disruptions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems assess the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring strong progress through carefully adapted lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not allowed, and on rare occasions when it happens, adults help to sort it out.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a caring atmosphere and promotes pupil welfare effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents deeply appreciate the school's improvements, caring atmosphere, and approachable staff.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a wide range of activities beyond classroom learning, such as musical instruments, bands, and local visits.
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Smallthorne Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

It has 219 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 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
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B-
B-
B-
Ofset report Good Outstanding Outstanding
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.3 24.5 24.2
Proficient Math 103 105 105
Proficient Read 102 104 105
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 103 98 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 53% 55.52% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 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 -1.9 Below Average
Writing 1 Above Average
Maths -0.3 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 99 1 104 96
Reading 99 4 103 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 31% 12 64.38% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 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 -4.2 Well Below Average
Writing -2.9 Below Average
Maths -5.0 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 100 103 94
Reading 103 104 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 43% 63.19% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 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 -0.9 Below Average
Writing 0 -
Maths -3.1 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

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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 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Smallthorne Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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