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Summerfields Primary Academy
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Summerfields Primary Academy
- Primary
- Barnsley S71 4SF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is of high priority at this school. Leaders work hard to foster pupils’ love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed the curriculum to excite and inspire pupils through its use of ‘Explore Questions’ and overarching themes.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school should ensure that adults receive the further training they need to deliver the phonics programme with consistency and expertise.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ outcomes are improving in these subjects as a result of the well-designed curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders talk with parents regularly to understand the reasons for absence. An education welfare officer provides additional support where needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils work hard and behave well in lessons and at breaktimes. Bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adaptations, such as coloured overlays and sensory breaks, support pupils with SEND to gain confidence and be successful.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that adults will sort out any problems quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff teach pupils how to stay safe in school, in the local community and online.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers appreciate the warmth, understanding and compassion of leaders.
Parental Involvement: Parents value their close partnership with the early years team.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a range of lunchtime and after-school clubs to choose from, including arts club and Lego club.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy special events such as Harvest Festival and look forward to school visits to local country parks.
Teacher Engagement: Adults read to pupils regularly. Pupils enjoy this time.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils’ outcomes are improving in these subjects as a result of the well-designed curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lessons lack precision and learning activity choices are not matched well to the intended learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school should ensure that adults receive the further training they need to deliver the phonics programme with consistency and expertise.
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About Us
Summerfields Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 213 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 31 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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I have been immensely proud of the staff and students at Summerfields ever since I assumed the position of head teacher there. We extend a cordial welcome to all visitors, and I believe this helps to make our school a secure environment where students can develop in their own special ways. Everyone at the school should be a part of this supportive and engaging learning environment, including teachers, parents, and students. Your child will get the best assistance, attention, and encouragement at Summerfields Academy to do their very best work. My goal is for Summerfields to be an experience that all stakeholders enjoy, with the kids at the centre of it. At Summerfields, everyone is growing, succeeding, enjoying, and content with their work. As a guest, you will observe these 5 ideals demonstrated by the staff and students in every classroom. I'd be pleased to show you around if you wanted to come see what our school has to offer. Please contact the office staff to set up an appointment. We really appreciate you looking at our school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 31.3 | 17.8 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 107 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 108 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 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 | 73% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.79% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above 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 | 102 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 55% 2 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.78% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 102 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 57% 11 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 9.29% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 103 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 46% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.22% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below 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
31 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Summerfields Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1