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St Edward's Church of England Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Edward's Church of England Academy
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St Edward's Church of England Academy
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Leek ST13 8DN
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Based on the inspection date: 24 September 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave with care and respect towards each other.
Academic Progress: High expectations lead to success, but disadvantaged pupils need more support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Consistently well-behaved pupils with positive attitudes.
Academic Progress: The curriculum is not sequenced well enough in most subjects.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders take bullying seriously and adults support them when they need help.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders promote an ethos of respect and equality in the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safe environment with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School promotes strong core values, ensuring welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide number of clubs run at lunchtime and after school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs available, including drama and languages.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong take-up across diverse activities.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils benefit from a well-considered careers education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Adaptations effectively support SEND pupils' learning.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The experience that pupils with SEND have in lessons is variable.
Current Educational Practices: Specialist teaching from Year 5 upwards enhances learning.
Strengths and Challenges: New leadership drives rapid improvement; focus on presentation consistency needed.
Opportunities for Involvement: School provides various events and trips.
Communication: Parents have a positive view and use Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Majority recommend the school to others.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strategic oversight by trustees, aware of strengths and areas for improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious curriculum and improved attendance highlighted.
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About Us
St Edward's Church of England Academy is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 709 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcoming you to St. Edward's Church of England Academy in Leek makes me feel incredibly proud.
Mixed-age school Our Academy is pleased to be a Christian community and serves children from 9 to 13 years old.
In a community whose ethos, vision, and goal are based on Jesus' teachings and the conviction that everyone is loved and accepted by God, we seek to offer the young people in our care the best possible education.
Learn for Life, which is our motto, encapsulates this.
At St. Edward's, we take great care to ensure that we have a suitably comprehensive and balanced curriculum and pastoral structures to enable all of our students to succeed well in the classroom.
To help every student fulfil their potential, links have been made between spiritual care, academic success, and enrichment programmes.
Every child has the chance to showcase their abilities or find a new passion.
I personally invite you to come visit us so you may meet the teachers and students and see firsthand the excellent education St. Edward's Church of England Academy, Leek, can provide for your kids.
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Mixed-age school Our Academy is pleased to be a Christian community and serves children from 9 to 13 years old.
In a community whose ethos, vision, and goal are based on Jesus' teachings and the conviction that everyone is loved and accepted by God, we seek to offer the young people in our care the best possible education.
Learn for Life, which is our motto, encapsulates this.
At St. Edward's, we take great care to ensure that we have a suitably comprehensive and balanced curriculum and pastoral structures to enable all of our students to succeed well in the classroom.
To help every student fulfil their potential, links have been made between spiritual care, academic success, and enrichment programmes.
Every child has the chance to showcase their abilities or find a new passion.
I personally invite you to come visit us so you may meet the teachers and students and see firsthand the excellent education St. Edward's Church of England Academy, Leek, can provide for your kids.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 9-13 | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 16.1 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 102 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 5% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 66% 1 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 3 | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 65% 3 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 10 | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 62% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Edward's Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1