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Plains Farm Academy
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- Sunderland SR3 1SU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Yes |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High expectations and problem-solving in maths observed; focus on reading and phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enthusiastic about lessons; making good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Challenge for most able pupils needs to be consistent.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Good progress noted in books and class observations.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective targeted support and specialist resources used.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils eager to learn and enthusiastic about lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective targeted support from adults; good progress noted.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; anti-bullying team in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents confident in daily safety; detailed recruitment checks.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly supportive and feel valued; effective home-school communication.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved in child's education; feel valuable.
Extracurricular Activities: Choir, fencing, martial arts, dance; well-being initiatives.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel valued; professional development provided.
Impact on Student Progress: Quality of teaching improved; students making good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistently strong teaching meeting diverse pupil needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for consistent challenge for most able pupils.
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About Us
Plains Farm Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 188 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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 |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 19.2 | 27.1 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | - | 109 |
| 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 | 100 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 59% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.03% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below 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 | 100 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 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 | 52% 5 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.55% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 3 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 101 | 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 | 47% 13 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.7% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 60% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.94% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Plains Farm Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
