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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: All groups of pupils make exceptional progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable at all times.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Carefully crafted support helps pupils become successful and independent.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from a carefully considered range of training opportunities.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Highly skilled teaching results in rapid progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers have very high expectations and provide incremental challenges.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents feel the school transforms their children's lives.
Communication with Parents: Parents value day books, Twitter account, and class blogs.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have total trust in the school’s staff.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are relentless in ensuring pupils' success.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Visionary leadership continues to improve the school.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding permeates all aspects.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils have a deep respect for others.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Skilled staff support pupils’ diverse medical needs.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Extensive range of enrichment opportunities.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: All pupils take part in compulsory enrichment activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Developing outdoor provision to enhance learning.
Career Counselling Services: Work-related learning is of extremely high quality.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Clear understanding of future job requirements.
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Park Community Academy is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 330 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8 | 14.4 |
| Proficient Math | 89 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 90 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | 89 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 90 | 95 | 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 | 0% | 50.85% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.04% | 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 | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.4 | Well 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 | - | 84 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 83 | 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 | 0% | 57.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 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 | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.7 | Well 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 | - | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 80 | 90 | 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 | 0% | 54.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.63% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8 | Well 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 | - | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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 | 0% | 55.05% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.38% | 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 | -6.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.7 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 15.77% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 11.62% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 3.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 5.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.01 | 1.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 32.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.63% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 21.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 85% | 23.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.75% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.81 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 18.82% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.09% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 12.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 3.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 5.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 1.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 78% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 40 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 72.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 20.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 75% | 10.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 17.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.8% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 2.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 33.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 23% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 23.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 16.6% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.7% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 8.8% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 2.3% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 4.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 1.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 78.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 136 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 68% | 9.86% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 20.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 13.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.63% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 6.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 77.71% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 74.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 37.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 62% | 8.86% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.71% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Park Community Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1