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Sun Academy Bradwell
- Primary
- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 8JN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in early years achieve exceptionally well in early literacy, mathematics, and personal development.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-planned with interesting topics that combine a full range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching and achievement could be improved in subjects other than English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make great progress in reading and good progress in writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support and interventions for disadvantaged pupils ensure there are no significant differences in performance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school and feel very safe; they are courteous and well-behaved.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities are supported well and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and there is a vigilant culture of safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff and governors make sure that pupils are happy and safe in school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very appreciative of what the school provides for their children.
Parental Involvement: The governing body holds regular meetings with parents and ensures effective communication.
Extracurricular Activities: There are varied and stimulating activities including arts, drama, and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: The school provides opportunities for outdoor activities as part of their science and geography work.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are passionate and ambitious for pupils' success.
Impact on Student Progress: Successful professional development and teacher performance management improve teaching quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective monitoring systems are in place to assess and improve teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not provide enough challenge for the most able pupils.
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About Us
Sun Academy Bradwell is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 164 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 family of academies managed by the Academy Transformation Trust includes Sun 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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C
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 28.2 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 0% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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.
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 | 103 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 59% 16 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 10 | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 105 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 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 | 75% 13 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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 | 105 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 88% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sun Academy Bradwell
Local authority ratio 19 : 1