Bursley Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bursley Way Bradwell Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 8JQ |
| Phone | 01782567740 |
| Reference Number | 138043 |
Bursley Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, following its first inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school has a strong community feel, with positive relationships between staff and students, and a good atmosphere that encourages attendance and social interaction. However, concerns have been raised regarding the quality of education where improvements are needed in curriculum delivery and assessment practices. The leadership team is committed to ongoing enhancements in teaching and learning but acknowledges that more work is necessary to ensure all pupils, particularly in writing, are achieving their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 383 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.52%
Girls: 46.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 | 53 |
| 3 | 37 | 24 | 61 |
| 4 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 5 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 6 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.3% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Bursley Primary School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring relationships between staff and pupils.
- A relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere where pupils are rarely absent.
- Strong early years provision with a language-rich environment.
- Effective teaching of phonics and a love for reading is fostered.
- Good levels of pastoral care and support for students.
Areas for Improvement
- Writing curriculum is not fully developed, impacting student achievement.
- Formative assessment practices are not used effectively to guide teaching.
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery across some subjects.
- Variable quality of handwriting and presentation in pupils' work.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 4 |
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