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Thorpe Acre Junior School
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Thorpe Acre Junior School
- Primary
- Charnwood LE11 4SQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Introduction of new reading programme and phonics-based approaches positively impacted pupils' progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a rich and well-designed creative curriculum resulting in high levels of engagement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Greater focus needed on providing challenge for the most able pupils and improving outcomes in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Dedicated teacher tracks progress of disadvantaged pupils and plans relevant interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive climate for learning with behaviour contributing to the pace of learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics has improved but some pupils still lack challenge.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has appointed a dedicated teacher to track and plan for SEND pupils, showing a clear-sighted understanding of individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Highly effective culture of vigilance with detailed policies and shared responsibility for safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships across the school community with initiatives like the ‘worry’ box and ‘zip it, block it’ promoting welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback, appreciating efforts to enhance parental engagement.
Parental Involvement: Family liaison officer and safeguarding governor play key roles in promoting school-parent relationships.
Extracurricular Activities: School offers a range of extracurricular activities, including successful participation in local competitions.
Outdoor Facilities: School Games Award shows effective use of outdoor facilities promoting physical activity.
Teacher Engagement: Weekly ‘Frustration Friday’ sessions develop problem-solving skills and resilience among pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Introduction of new tracking systems supports identification and addressing of learning barriers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved monitoring of teaching quality has fostered a shared culture of responsibility.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for higher proportions of pupils to exceed the expected standard in reading and mathematics.
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Thorpe Acre Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 188 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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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Welcome to the junior school at Thorpe Acre. We are a thriving, well-liked local authority-maintained school in Loughborough that had a GOOD rating across the board in each of its most recent two Ofsted inspections, which were conducted in February 2013 and November 2017. I believe that Thorpe Acre Junior School does a wonderful job of fostering parent-teacher communication, valuing the students, and fostering confidence in them. Mrs. Panicker "The staff at Thorpe Acre Junior School has been wonderful with my son and has taken note of his requirements. The staff is incredibly helpful and understanding. I am ecstatic about how the school has supported him. I could not have asked for a better institution to educate my son." Miss Rose We appreciate you visiting our website. Please look around the pages to learn more about our fantastic school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 102 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 45% | 57.58% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.11% | 7.4% |
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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 1 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 99 | 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 | 52% 1 | 63.76% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.79% | 9.69% |
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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 98 | 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 | 53% 4 | 62.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 9.61% | 9.14% |
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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 102 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 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 | 57% | 56.2% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.48% | 8.17% |
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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thorpe Acre Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1