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Sunnyside Primary Academy
- Primary
- Kingsthorpe NN2 8QS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is very positive.
Success of the Curriculum: The revised creative curriculum provides for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: The new curriculum is not sufficiently established to show further improvements in higher standards being attained by pupils.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized, but books don't always match phonics. Maths is well-structured but lacks problem-solving opportunities.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and balanced subjects with early-stage developmental changes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Foundation subject knowledge is unclear; inconsistency in curriculum delivery and assessments.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in mathematics are particularly positive. Pupils’ reading comprehension is not as good as it should be.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders use meetings about pupils' progress well to ensure that teachers plan for pupils' needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well. They are confident, respectful and courteous.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm atmosphere, well-behaved pupils, staff handle bullying promptly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths structured but lacks reasoning skills; reading doesn't match phonics level.
Support for Falling Behind: Reading support not consistent for those who fall behind.
Support for SEND Pupils: Funding for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is used effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Identified needs, but curriculum adaptation is inconsistent.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding at the school. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are appropriately trained in different aspects of safeguarding. They are clear about how to report any worries or concerns.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal promptly with bullying; pupils feel safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are positive about how the school supports their children in their learning.
Parental Involvement: Parents who met with inspectors spoke positively about the transition processes as their children start their school career.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the many extra-curricular opportunities provided, especially the sporting and end-of-school day family room activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers hockey, gymnastics, choir, rock study, and a running club.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is very positive. There is a strong team identity and staff are proud to work at Sunnyside.
Impact on Student Progress: The principal has improved the school considerably in the last three years. This has led to much improvement in teaching and pupils' progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leadership of teaching is strong. Staff value the professional development opportunities provided to improve their teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a minority of classes expectations are not consistently high enough.
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About Us
Sunnyside Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 376 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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 |
B-
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C+
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.4 | 21.9 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 106 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 58% | 56.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.44% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 94 | 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 | 60% 5 | 58.3% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 9.01% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | 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 | 104 2 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 55% 5 | 55.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 8.81% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 90 | 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 | 50% | 52.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.76% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sunnyside Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1