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Discovery Academy
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- Tameside SK14 3LE
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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: Teaching of reading and phonics is good. Activities capture pupils' interest.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad, balanced, and engages pupils in learning effectively.
Foundational Skills: Reading begins early; children love stories. Phonics well taught; books match sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with clear yearly goals. Teachers help pupils succeed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils’ handwriting, spelling, punctuation, and grammar need more consistent high expectations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils need more phonics practice; a few subjects lack depth.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress is stronger in reading and mathematics than in writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support ensures that pupils falling behind catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, engage well in learning, and show respectful attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils work hard; they achieve well across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, positive attitudes to learning are encouraged.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff provide timely reading support, but some need more practice.
Support for SEND Pupils: Funding is used effectively to meet individual needs, resulting in good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Swift identification, well-trained staff ensure success alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is a high priority; leaders ensure children are well protected.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know procedures to follow if concerned about pupil safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive safeguarding culture; pupils taught to keep safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School ensures mental and physical health education.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and praise communication with staff and leaders.
Parental Involvement: Positive partnership with parents; effective communication.
Parent Feedback: Parents have positive views reflected in Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: The school provides community roles and events.
Extracurricular Activities: Guitar, dancing, reading clubs enhance the curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs like football, choir, dance, enhancing wider development.
Outdoor Facilities: Playground promotes active, happy playtimes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide interesting, challenging activities that engage pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Recent training improved teaching of mathematics, enhancing student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is effectively monitored, with areas of development addressed.
Teacher Engagement: Trust supports staff well-being; staff enjoy working here.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks ensure pupils remember what they learn.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders do not play a full part in promoting improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers design successful learning; some areas need deeper connections.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Few teachers occasionally select inadequate activities.
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About Us
Discovery Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 225 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 26 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 102 |
| 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 | 103 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 63% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.22% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 61.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.39% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 61.27% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.48% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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 | - | 57.98% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7% | 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 |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Discovery Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1