Chilwell Croft Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chilwell Croft Newtown Birmingham West Midlands B19 2QH |
| Phone | 01214643402 |
| Reference Number | 138395 |
Chilwell Croft Academy continues to perform well as a good school, following its last inspection in January 2019. The school fosters an inclusive environment where students feel accepted and encouraged to achieve their best. With a strong emphasis on high expectations and a broad curriculum, pupils have positive learning experiences and receive effective support, especially in early reading. However, there are areas for improvement, notably in writing fluency and the consistency of curriculum delivery in foundation subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 400 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.25%
Girls: 52.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 74.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 78.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| 2 | 15 | 36 | 51 |
| 3 | 30 | 32 | 62 |
| 4 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 5 | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| 6 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 52.5% |
| Pakistani | 6% |
| Caribbean | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White, British | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils feel accepted and valued in a positive learning environment.
- High expectations for pupil achievement encourage enthusiasm for learning.
- Strong emphasis on early language and reading for pupils who speak English as an additional language.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Well-designed personal development curriculum that prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent monitoring of curriculum delivery in foundation subjects.
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding effectively.
- Historic gaps in writing curriculum affect pupils' fluency.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 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 | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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