Tidemill Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 11 Giffin Street London SE8 4RJ |
| Phone | 02086923470 |
| Reference Number | 137441 |
Tidemill Academy has been rated as 'Good' overall in its first routine inspection since becoming an academy. The school demonstrates notable strengths in personal development and early years provision, both of which are rated 'Outstanding'. Pupils enjoy a positive learning environment where they feel safe and happy, and they benefit from a curriculum that prioritizes reading and offers a range of extracurricular opportunities. The leadership at Tidemill is ambitious for student achievement and has implemented effective support systems for pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 448 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.23%
Girls: 47.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 39.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 24 | 61 |
| 2 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 3 | 27 | 35 | 62 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 5 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 6 | 30 | 32 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 32.4% |
| White, British | 12.1% |
| Caribbean | 11.8% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 09 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Tidemill Primary School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Full inspection |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics from early years.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum across subjects.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils fostering a safe environment.
- Outstanding personal development opportunities for pupils.
- Effective training for teachers to support diverse learning needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Older pupils sometimes face gaps in prior knowledge affecting new learning connections.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | ||
| Writing | 2.6 | ||
| Maths | 1.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 36 | 6 |
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