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Western House Academy
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- Slough SL1 5TJ
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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: Effective and systematic phonics teaching ensures that pupils’ early reading and writing is developed well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is vibrant. It captures pupils’ interests and meets their needs very well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers’ assessments are not yet consistently accurate.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well and make good progress from their different starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders quickly respond if any pupils are not making enough progress, adjusting teaching arrangements and support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect for each other and are proud of their achievements.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective bespoke support for individual pupils ensures that these pupils achieve well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is a nurturing, caring environment in which every pupil is valued and cared for.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have diligently pursued and investigated fully the few incidents of bullying alleged.
Parent Feedback: Parents who talked to inspectors were overwhelmingly supportive of the school and appreciate the ‘visible’ leadership and approachability of staff.
Parental Involvement: Regular communication and events like parents’ evenings ensure parents feel informed and involved.
Extracurricular Activities: Provision for music is exceptional and inspirational, with many opportunities for pupils to learn and perform.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-designed activities enable children to learn independently through play and exploration.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic, planning interesting, lively lessons which help pupils to learn well.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching have led to better pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leader roles are not yet fully developed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders’ evaluations of teaching and learning are largely accurate but not closely aligned to pupils' progress.
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About Us
Western House Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 695 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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Salutations from Western House Academy! I sincerely hope you enjoy our brand-new website and can get a sense of our school from the details provided here. On the western outskirts of Slough, in the centre of Cippenham, is our three-form entrance school. The Park Federation Academy Trust is made up of ourselves and eight other institutions. Because of the rich aspirations and different cultures in our community, our school has a family-centered atmosphere that we really respect. Our young people are inspired to embrace diversity and celebrate individuality as they grow into kind, responsible adults who actively engage in all aspects of life. We take great delight in the warm greeting you receive when you stop by! At Western House Academy, we value each child's unique talents and skills and provide education in a serene, energising, welcoming, and inspiring atmosphere. Being a responsive institution, we embrace life's ups and downs and take advantage of these chances to make continual progress and improve the outcomes for our students. We establish close relationships with our parents and carers, working together to give our kids every chance. We also tailor our extensive and adaptable provision to the requirements of our kids and families. We are all happy to be students at Western House Academy, and we will never stop striving for perfection. We have high standards for everyone, and we'll all work tirelessly to get better.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 26.9 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 103 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 105 | 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 76% | 57.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 10.69% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 61% 5 | 61.52% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 6 | 11.63% | 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 | 2.9 | 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 | 103 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 100 | 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% 2 | 63.73% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 13.31% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 104 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 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 | 54% | 57.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.21% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Western House Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1