The Parks Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Courtway Road Hull HU6 9TA |
| Phone | 01482761321 |
| Reference Number | 139922 |
The Parks Primary Academy is performing exceptionally well across most areas, achieving an outstanding overall effectiveness rating. The school boasts a high-quality education that ensures strong progress for students from their starting points, supported by a highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum. Students demonstrate exceptional behavior and positive attitudes towards learning, while parents and staff express high levels of satisfaction with the school's provisions, which include a free breakfast club and a variety of after-school activities. Personal development is also well-embedded, with pupils actively participating in community improvement projects and developing awareness of different cultures and values, although there are some areas for improvement in articulating these understandings. Despite its strengths, there are areas identified for growth, particularly in enhancing pupils’ confidence in discussing cultural and democratic values. Leadership and management are robust, with effective training and support for staff, ensuring that the educational and personal needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are met effectively. The school, forming part of Delta Academies Trust, has shown significant improvement since its last inspection in 2022.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 359 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.3%
Girls: 50.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 26 | 44 |
| 2 | 29 | 19 | 48 |
| 3 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| 5 | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| 6 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.7% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| African | 5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 30 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional educational quality that supports strong pupil progress
- Highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Consistent high expectations for pupil behavior
- Strong focus on reading and communication skills
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs
- Active engagement in community improvement projects
- High levels of satisfaction among parents and staff
Areas for Improvement
- Need for pupils to articulate their understanding of cultural and democratic values more confidently
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 | 11% |
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 | 104 |
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 | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | 3.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
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Cottingham High School
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