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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
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: Strong focus on reading improvement and thorough teacher preparation.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and balanced, helps pupils remember and build knowledge year-by-year.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leadership in subjects like geography and art needs further development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective training and modelling of best practices in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, respectful, and motivated.
Support for SEND Pupils: The coordinator ensures effective support and use of additional funding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rare bullying incidents are dealt with quickly; school has received anti-bullying award.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Range of activities to promote emotional health; safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents have very positive views and recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Frequent assemblies and events actively involving parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and inter-school competitions enjoyed by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities for various sports including athletics, swimming, and tag rugby.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are united in supporting senior leaders' changes for improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive improvements in quality of teaching and pupil attitudes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate teacher assessments monitored by subject leaders.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Several subject leaders need more experience and opportunity to monitor improvements consistently.
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

It has 480 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
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Ofset report Good Good -
Age range 7-11 3-7 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 24.3 23 21.5
Proficient Math 104 - 105
Proficient Read 103 - 105
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 104 95 97
Reading 103 93 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% 53.17% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 5.45% 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 -1.2 Below Average
Writing -1.2 Below Average
Maths 0.3 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 108 2 96 96
Reading 103 94 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 64% 3 58.55% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 14% 1 8.5% 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 -3.6 Well Below Average
Writing 0.8 Above Average
Maths 1.2 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 106 2 92 94
Reading 103 1 92 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 67% 2 56.89% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 5 8.05% 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 -3.6 Well Below Average
Writing 0.9 Above Average
Maths -0.5 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 108 91 93
Reading 104 89 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 69% 50.53% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 5.68% 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 -3.4 Below Average
Writing -1.4 Below Average
Maths 1.1 Above 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 14th Jul 2025 - 25th 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 - 13th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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