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Mary Astell Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Mary Astell Academy
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Mary Astell Academy
- All-through
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2LW
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils make good progress and achieve qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and attitudes require improvement; incidents are reducing.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers address knowledge gaps, yet opportunities for improvement remain.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers follow planned sequences but occasionally lack subject knowledge.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching assistants support ongoing help, but regular attendance is still an issue.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers miss opportunities to challenge pupils due to insufficient subject knowledge.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders work closely with families, especially during the induction process.
Communication with Parents: Parents find the school supportive, with ongoing communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel the school is supportive and ambitious for their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders check on reintegrated pupils and provide oversight for successful transitions.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Ongoing training for teachers is suggested to improve subject knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare, and pupils know whom to turn to.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a high priority, coordinated by well-trained leaders.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Staff manage behaviour consistently, but attendance remains a challenge.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Opportunities include horse riding, skiing, baking, and recreational outings.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students enjoy engaging activities alongside academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive work experience and meet employers and apprenticeship providers.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: All Year 11 pupils found further education or employment positions last year.
Support for SEND: Adults could adapt lessons more to meet SEND needs; precise strategies needed.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes academic and vocational courses like GCSE, hair and beauty, food and catering.
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About Us
Mary Astell Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 67 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-16 | 3-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6 | 7 | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 96 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 19% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 21st 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 - 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mary Astell Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1