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Star Academy, Sandyford
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Star Academy, Sandyford
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- Stoke-on-Trent ST6 5PT
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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: Support given to pupils at the early stages of reading enables them to make progress and catch up.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils confidently explain their learning across different subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not teach the phonics programme fully in the way it is intended.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, pupils build successfully on prior learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Support from the academy trust is in place, and as a result there is now a more consistent approach to how teachers deliver the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, recognize the value of kindness, and are polite and respectful to others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify the needs of pupils with SEND quickly and ensure they receive additional support to help them make progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and teachers help pupils resolve any differences.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe at school and know what a healthy relationship is and how to keep themselves safe online.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the school's welcoming environment and the safety and happiness of their children.
Parental Involvement: Pupils talk about their involvement in staff interviews and other school life activities.
Extracurricular Activities: A high number of pupils take part in extra-curricular activities such as netball and art clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff model high expectations and support pupils who may need extra help.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils say teachers help them to resolve differences and support their learning needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need to develop their expertise in delivering the relatively new phonics scheme.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders should provide subject leaders with support and training to improve their skills in monitoring.
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Star Academy, Sandyford is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 182 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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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The Academy Transformation Trust family of academies includes Star Academy. Every child, in our opinion, matters and merits a top-notch education. Our staff has first-hand experience in how to improve education for schools, students, and teachers. According to us, collaborating closely among schools to exchange best practises will ensure that every child in the UK has the best opportunity at success in life. To make this goal a reality, we founded ATT. We operate with our expanding network of primary and secondary academies and further education organisations across the Midlands, East of England, and South East as a not-for-profit trust. To guarantee that every child leaves our academies with everything they need to realise their full potential, it is our objective to offer the very best education to all students and the highest degree of support for our staff.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 21.2 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 103 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 105 | 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 38% | 55.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 101 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 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 | 43% 8 | 64.38% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 103 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 2 | 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 | 35% 2 | 63.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 98 | 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 | 33% | 58.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.13% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Star Academy, Sandyford
Local authority ratio 20 : 1