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Old Trafford Community Academy
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- Trafford M15 4FL
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have recently introduced a new phonics programme, improving early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Recent improvements are beginning to positively impact pupil achievement in some subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, leaders are still developing the necessary knowledge structure for pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly identify and support pupils who need extra help to read fluently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' achievements across different subjects remain uneven due to curriculum development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils cause occasional disruptions; staff's expectations need to be higher.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure pupils with SEND access the same curriculum and involve external agencies for support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff resolve bullying issues swiftly and ensure safety with effective safeguarding measures.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View responses.
Parental Involvement: Leaders should work with parents to improve pupils' attendance by removing barriers.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to various lunchtime and after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders consider staff workload and well-being, providing necessary support.
Impact on Student Progress: Some teachers do not effectively assess and correct pupils' errors resulting in learning gaps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers struggle with classroom management, impacting pupil learning.
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Old Trafford Community Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 393 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I hope you will find our website fascinating and instructive, whether you are a current parent or caretaker, thinking about bringing your child here in the future, or just curious about our academy. Primary school Old Trafford Community Academy is a lively, welcoming place with lots going on. We're in Trafford, not far from the heart of Manchester. Our enrollment numbers are rising every month, and we currently have over 400 kids listed. As principal, I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of our students and feel incredibly fortunate to work with a superb staff team who put in endless effort to support students, both in the classroom and through our extensive array of extended services. Since working with families is something we value much, we refer to ourselves as a "COMMUNITY academy." We provide a variety of parent-focused events and workshops, as well as frequent stay and play sessions for parents of young children. Old Trafford Community Academy is a good institution, but we aim to improve. We joined Focus Trust because we think that collaborating with other schools that share our goals will best enable us to do this. Principal Deborah Stott Contact information Malvern Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M15 4FL, Old Trafford Community Academy (phone: 619) 122-4875. school's kind Primary Age range: 3 to 11 Place: Trafford Denominational No Balanced Budget There are 412 children and 23 teachers. 62% of all staff members receive free school meals. Special educational requirements, 46%; 35% Ratio of attendance: 94.5%. Please be aware that any enrolled student's parents will receive complimentary paper copies of the information on this website.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 17.8 | 5.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 107 | 92 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 97 |
| 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 | 101 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 104 | 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 | 40% | 65.34% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 13.03% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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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 | 104 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 54% 1 | 74.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 16.63% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 103 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 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 | 53% 18 | 70.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 14.9% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 98 | 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 | 35% | 67.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.88% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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 | 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 Old Trafford Community Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
