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West Park Academy
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- Darlington DL2 2GF
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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 | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils appreciate lessons because they are fun and interesting.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers provide feedback that supports pupils to extend or deepen their learning.
Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve well in reading and phonics with effective support.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and relevant curriculum linked to local area.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in reading needs improvement, particularly inference and deduction skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in foundation subjects needs more consistency.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective targeted support for disadvantaged pupils to help them become successful readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, articulate, and proud of their school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong achievement in reading and phonics noted.
Support for Falling Behind: Daily interventions help pupils catch up when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and understand positive behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: 2018 results show lower progress in reading compared to writing and mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support from teachers and teaching assistants for pupils with SEND leads to strong progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support leads to good achievement for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding; pupils feel safe and understand how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding practices are clear and accountable, with regular and relevant training for staff and governors.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with swiftly; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive safeguarding culture in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as highly inclusive and forward-thinking.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the school's ethos and involvement in promoting self-inquisition in children.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: High participation in after-school clubs such as football, street dance, cookery, and multi-sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Wide range of extracurricular activities contribute effectively to pupils' social and creative development.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are involved in decision-making processes, appreciating support from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Middle leaders drive improvements, strengthening the quality of teaching and learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks ensure improvements benefit pupils, leading to stronger overall education quality.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported by leadership and workload concerns addressed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need continued development in providing higher levels of challenge in reading.
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About Us
West Park Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 463 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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A+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 21.5 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 107 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 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 | 104 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 104 | 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 | 68% | 55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.03% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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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 | 106 1 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 69% 8 | 64.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 11.96% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 2 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 105 | 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 | 77% 2 | 63.21% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 4 | 9.29% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 107 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 75% | 57.32% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.08% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Park Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
