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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
- Primary
- Scarborough YO12 4HF
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Based on the inspection date: 12 April 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are taught to read well. The school's chosen phonics programme is implemented consistently and effectively from the early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders worked swiftly and effectively to develop a curriculum that is broad and exciting.
Foundational Skills: Teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge, focusing on key knowledge and skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Increased capacity to improve quality of education; engaging lessons with positive learning attitudes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Content is not taught consistently and effectively in all classes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Persistent absence impacts learning; actions in place to address this.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils use technical vocabulary confidently, demonstrating understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Assessment structures help embed learning; targeted pupils for improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New playground zones improve behaviour, calm and orderly times noted.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils who are finding reading difficult receive some extra support.
Support for Falling Behind: Support for pupils who are falling behind is not consistently planned.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New systems and policies to improve behaviour are having some impact, but unstructured times need improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive timely and effective support, learning alongside their peers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; pupils have impressive understanding of online safety and safe friendships.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Zones in playground reduce unstructured time issues, fostering calm play.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective behaviour strategies; positive change witnessed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Some pupils do not always feel safe at unstructured times; leaders are starting to address this.
Parent Feedback: Parents do not always share the positive view of the school’s improvements.
Parental Involvement: Parents would appreciate more information about the improvements being made.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can join a growing range of clubs and activities, including football, Lego, and crochet club.
Teacher Engagement: Ongoing professional development improves education quality; staff feel valued.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive attitudes to learning seen; curriculum review aids progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess starting points effectively, structuring learning appropriately.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are supported to plan sequences of learning which focus on important subject content and vocabulary.
Impact on Student Progress: Variability in how teachers adapt plans affects pupil engagement and understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always identify pupils who do not understand or have misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders must monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum more closely to ensure consistent teaching approaches.
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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 168 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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High expectations in all aspect of school life and four guiding principles serve as the foundation for our vision for Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy. challenged and given the freedom to always put forth their best effort. valued, respected, and taught to respect and tolerate others. Students who are autonomous and resilient, who want to learn, and who want to succeed. These values will serve as the cornerstones of our curriculum and educational environment. To guarantee that every child achieves their full potential while attending our school and makes a positive contribution to society, we will make sure they are all nourished, challenged, and inspired.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 16.6 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 98 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 99 | 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 | 106 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 87 | 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 | 77% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.17% | 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 | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 7.9 | Well Above 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 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 84 | 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 | 55% 13 | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.25% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 103 3 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 82 | 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 | 42% 1 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 8 | 7.49% | 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 | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | 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 | 100 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 84 | 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 | 41% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.15% | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 22nd 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 | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
