Potter Street Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Carters Mead Harlow Essex CM17 9EU |
| Phone | 01279866504 |
| Reference Number | 139802 |
Potter Street Academy has demonstrated effective strategies to sustain its previously established standards during this inspection. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and involved in their learning. Strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a positive atmosphere, while a commitment to ambitious education ensures that most pupils achieve the expected outcomes in core subjects. Furthermore, the curriculum is evolving to be more inclusive and challenging, supporting the diverse needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, there are areas where consistency is lacking, particularly in providing all pupils with opportunities to deepen their understanding and learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 198 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.95%
Girls: 55.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 2 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 3 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 6 | 9 | 22 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.1% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| African | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jul 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit a strong sense of pride in their school.
- The school promotes a calm and well-ordered environment.
- High expectations of achievement are maintained for all pupils.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Engagement in a rich variety of extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for some pupils to deepen their understanding.
- Recent curriculum changes are not yet fully established.
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 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 15 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 2.8 | ||
| Writing | 3.8 | ||
| Maths | 2.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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