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Highfields Spencer Academy
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Highfields Spencer Academy
- Primary
- Findern DE23 3UX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Inconsistent teaching affects phonics outcomes; early reading is prioritized with daily support for falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-planned curriculum with identified important knowledge but inconsistently delivered.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to deliver the curriculum effectively and consistently.
Support for Falling Behind: Daily support is given to pupils who are falling behind in early reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well; school environment is calm with rare bullying.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' performance in phonics was below average; they struggle to recall past learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for SEND is at an early stage; teachers need better information to support these pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; leaders act quickly on concerns, promoting a strong culture of safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff teach pupils about safeguarding risks; there is effective pastoral support.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the warm welcome but wish for better communication, especially for children with SEND.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of clubs including sport, art, music, dance, and circus skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' inconsistent assessment leads to significant gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
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Highfields Spencer Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 197 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Highfields Spencer Academy, where you and your kid are in for an amazing journey. Your kid is starting a new chapter in their life as they embark on a formal education journey, learning new things about the world, making friends, and assimilating into the Highfields learning community. It's an exciting time for them. In the coming years, your kid will grow as a result of the experiences they had at our school. Our team works hard to provide your child with outstanding opportunities. We are kind and enthusiastic. Your child will gain a lifelong love of learning thanks to these encounters. To ensure that our Highfields students show that they can do wonderful things by banding together, considering others, and pushing themselves, I'm eager to collaborate with you and our team. The prospect of speaking with you in the upcoming weeks excites me much.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 24.2 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfields Spencer Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1