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West Town Primary Academy
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West Town Primary Academy
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- Peterborough PE3 6DD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and maths curriculum effectively meets students' needs, improving vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is well-designed, engaging, and promotes spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations for most able pupils need to be higher in some subjects. Outdoor learning environment requires further development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and maths from their starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Robust systems support pupils at risk of not doing their personal best in core subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes towards learning with good behaviour due to high expectations and effective behaviour policies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly personalized provision and close monitoring ensure good progress for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Relevant policies are up to date, staff know what to do regarding concerns, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority given to vulnerable pupils, strong record-keeping, and effective work with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents generally agree that their children are safe and well cared for at the school.
Parental Involvement: Regularly invites parents to school, sharing information and engaging in educational activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of after-school sports clubs and activities available, increasing pupils' participation.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning environment needs further development for better engagement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have positive relationships with pupils and plan engaging activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers rigorously check understanding and set appropriate next steps for learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching is regularly monitored through lesson observations, classroom visits, and book checks.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Less-experienced teachers benefit from support by experienced colleagues, though some high-ability pupils need more challenging work.
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About Us
West Town Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 415 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 41% 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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We're glad you're here at our academy, where we hope you'll find a lot of passion for studying as well as for supporting and helping one another. We are sure you will quickly feel the friendly and positive ethos in the academy from both the staff and the children who would love to share their latest pieces of work and activities with you. Please browse our website to learn more about our latest activities and our philosophy of teaching and learning. If you have any questions or would want to come see the Academy, kindly get in touch with us. For additional details, kindly click on the video and our prospectus below.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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A+
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 23.5 | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 99 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 100 | 104 |
| 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 | 99 | 92 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 91 | 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 | 41% | 48.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.26% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 104 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 96 | 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 | 56% 10 | 53.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 6.45% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 4 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 90 | 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 | 66% 15 | 47.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 5.4% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 101 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 51% | 42.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.94% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 | 4th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Town Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1