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Willowpark Primary Academy
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- Oldham OL1 4LJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | 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: Younger pupils in Reception and Year 1 learn their phonics skills well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, ensuring pupils develop skills and knowledge in a range of subjects.
Foundational Skills: Rich reading resources enhance foundational skills; pupils are supported to become accomplished readers
Success of the Curriculum: Effective curriculum from early years to key stage 2, meeting various needs
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve writing quality by addressing spelling, punctuation and grammar errors, and enhancing handwriting.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects require finalization to enhance learning outcomes
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in mathematics is good; pupils are becoming much more fluent, especially at key stage 2. Reading is particularly strong due to effective strategies.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers understand gaps in pupils' learning and plan meticulously to close these gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave sensibly and orderly, following the ‘Willowpark Way’ of being respectful, responsible and safe.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, though further curriculum refinement needed
Support for Falling Behind: Effective assessments help teachers address gaps in knowledge
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is a strength; pupils conduct themselves well and assist peers
Support for SEND Pupils: Coordinator for pupils with SEND is skilled; needs identified early and correct support is in place.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive appropriate support and fully participate in the curriculum
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective systems to train staff and awareness of local safeguarding issues ensure pupil safety. Cyber bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective mental health programs and a strong PSHE curriculum support pupils' overall well-being.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong relationships ensure safety; staff available to help pupils
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Commitment to positive mental health and diversity education
Parent Feedback: Parents have regained trust in the school; supportive of teachers and leadership.
Parental Involvement: Effective use of social media keeps parents informed about school's activities and developments.
Parent Feedback: Parents can share views via Ofsted Parent View
Extracurricular Activities: Increased participation in sports groups at lunchtime and after school; effective use of the PE and sport premium.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities for children to learn and improve skills well thought out, particularly in outdoor learning environments.
Extracurricular Activities: Enthusiastic participation in 'elective Friday' activities like gardening and sports
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from a wide variety of training and development opportunities, improving teaching effectiveness.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching has significantly improved pupils’ attainment in reading, writing, and maths.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate assessment of pupils' understanding and meticulous planning to close gaps in knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers effectively use assessments to enhance learning
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are knowledgeable and adept at questioning
Teaching Staff Challenges: Despite improvements, weaker aspects remain in spelling, grammar, and punctuation in writing.
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About Us
Willowpark Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 230 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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 |
A
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.7 | 21.5 | 24.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 99 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 99 | 103 |
| 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 | 101 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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 | 62% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.29% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 103 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 62% 7 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.75% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | 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 | 99 4 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 7 | 103 | 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 | 55% 38 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 95 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 96 | 97 | 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 | 17% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.49% | 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 | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.9 | Well Below 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 | 23rd 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willowpark Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 24 : 1