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Stansfield Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Stansfield Academy
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Stansfield Academy
- All-through
- Exeter EX2 7LB
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Based on the inspection date: 24 January 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Weak curriculum planning in subjects like English means pupils are not well-prepared for exams.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally feel safe but experience uncooperative and sometimes physical poor behaviour.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders have not implemented plans to provide a phonics curriculum for secondary pupils falling behind in reading.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Improving early reading for young students, but not prioritized for older pupils.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Challenges include instability in staffing, affecting the school's progress. Staff are motivated to improve.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Increasingly working with families to reintegrate pupils into mainstream schools.
Communication with Parents: Leaders work closely with safeguarding partners to resolve conflicts and communicate effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address conflicts effectively, maintaining a settled atmosphere despite challenges.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders are taking steps to address curriculum issues and improve staff stability.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is addressed effectively; pupils feel safe and trust adults.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff meet regularly to discuss pupil welfare, sharing concerns appropriately.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Activities include projects like bicycle repair and museum visits, enhancing motivation and self-confidence.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: There is an emphasis on learning outside the classroom, balancing academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers programme helps older pupils secure further education places or apprenticeships.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Secondary phase does not prepare pupils well enough for return to mainstream education or key stage 4 success.
Support for SEND: Leaders' approach to assessing needs is not systematic, causing delays in addressing gaps.
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About Us
Stansfield Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 61 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 4-16 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stansfield Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1