Eldon Grove Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eldon Grove Hartlepool Teesside TS26 9LY |
| Phone | 01429273895 |
| Reference Number | 139851 |
Eldon Grove Academy continues to be a good school, recognized for its commitment to high-quality education and the well-being of its pupils. The leadership has established a clear vision supported by a dedicated staff, which fosters a happy and resilient school environment. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, catering effectively to the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents express positivity about their children's experiences, and pupils engage actively in both academic and extracurricular activities, demonstrating strong motivation and behavior. This is the first ungraded inspection since the school was last judged to be good in January 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 495 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.88%
Girls: 52.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| 2 | 22 | 29 | 51 |
| 3 | 23 | 33 | 56 |
| 4 | 29 | 35 | 64 |
| 5 | 34 | 40 | 74 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.9% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Eldon Grove Primary School | |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Clear vision for excellence shared by staff and leaders
- High-quality curriculum that develops knowledge and skills
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Effective professional development for staff
- Exceptional behavior and focus of pupils in classrooms
- Successful strategies for personal development and character education
- Inclusive environment that stimulates children's interests
Areas for Improvement
- Progress in reading and mathematics is not as strong as in writing
- Improvements to the curriculum are still being embedded
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 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 | 106 | ||
| 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 | -0.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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