Langer Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Langer Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2HL |
| Phone | 01394283065 |
| Reference Number | 138117 |
Langer Primary Academy has made remarkable improvements since its previous inadequate inspection, now achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school provides a high-quality education where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-supported in their learning. The leadership team has established a strong curriculum that is ambitious and caters well for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Notably, personal development and early years provision have been rated outstanding, reflecting the school's focus on holistic development and a nurturing environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 157 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.6%
Girls: 41.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 9 | 32 |
| 2 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 4 | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 6 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.3% |
| White, Other | 8.9% |
| African | 8.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Mar 2020 | School inspection: |
| 16 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and proud of their school.
- High-quality opportunities broaden students' experiences.
- Strong leadership contributes to sustained improvements.
- Ambitious curriculum effectively meets diverse needs.
- Outstanding personal development programs enhance pupil well-being.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack depth due to inadequate adaptations in teaching.
- Classroom disruptions occur from excessive chatting during lessons.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 22 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 59 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 21 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 17 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 16 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 59 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 16 | 28 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 59 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 8 | 34 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 59 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 10 | 31 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 59 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 12 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 59 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 14 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 59 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 19 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 59 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 16 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 59 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 43 | 16 |
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 | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 99 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 4.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 4.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Grange Community Primary School
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0.78 miles |
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Fairfield Infant School
High Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9JB |
1.19 miles |
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Felix Primary School
Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9ED |
1.23 miles |
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Colneis Junior School
Colneis Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9HH |
1.59 miles |
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Trimley St Mary Primary School
High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0ST |
1.93 miles |
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Kingsfleet Primary School
Ferry Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9LY |
1.97 miles |
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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NS |
2.32 miles |
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The Mayflower Primary School
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4AJ |
3.05 miles |
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Trimley St Martin Primary School
Kirton Road, Trimley St Martin, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0QL |
3.29 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Drive, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 3SU |
3.35 miles |
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Shotley Community Primary School
Main Road, Shotley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1NR |
3.6 miles |
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Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Pound Farm Drive, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4LB |
3.6 miles |
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All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4HT |
3.69 miles |
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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Chase Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4NB |
4.21 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Felixstowe School
High Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR |
1.34 miles |
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Felixstowe International College
Maybush House, Maybush Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7NA |
1.62 miles |
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Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Hall Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TG |
3.61 miles |