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Akroydon Primary Academy
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- Calderdale HX3 6PU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics teaching is exemplary, ensuring students become fluent readers rapidly.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum supports all pupils well, helping them build knowledge step by step.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need more careful definition of important knowledge to address gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics curriculum is exemplary, students become fluent mathematicians, and reading is a high priority.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers address misconceptions, and adults provide highly effective support if pupils struggle with behaviour.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; lessons are calm and focused.
Support for SEND Pupils: All staff are experts in teaching pupils with SEND, who receive carefully targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders' work to promote personal development is exceptional, including structured opportunities for debate.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are gathered through Ofsted Parent View survey and direct interaction.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents actively, welcoming feedback and participation in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Impressive leadership roles like play leaders, anti-bullying ambassadors, and Earthshot eco-committee members.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are proud to work at this school, inspired by the difference they make.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' addressing of misconceptions ensures pupils make good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff workload and well-being are priorities, indicating strong support from leadership.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Highly effective support and professional development pathways are provided for staff at all levels.
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About Us
Akroydon Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 254 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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The team at Akroydon Primary Academy collaborate together with our students' parents in order to provide the finest possible education for our neighbourhood. The only elementary school that immediately feeds into Trinity Academy Halifax is Akroydon Primary Academy. This means that from Nursery through Year 6, we prepare our students for a smooth transition to an excellent secondary education within the MAT's family of schools.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 18.5 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 108 |
| 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 | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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 | 51% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.96% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 70% 8 | 61.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.51% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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% | 59.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.83% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Akroydon Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1