Lace Hill Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Catchpin Street Lace Hill Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7RR |
| Phone | 01280823747 |
| Reference Number | 140207 |
Lace Hill Academy is performing well overall, rated as 'Good' across multiple areas, with outstanding personal development. The school fosters a welcoming environment, promoting high expectations and a positive atmosphere among pupils who are eager to learn. Notably, the academy has established effective support systems for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive appropriate assistance to thrive academically and socially. Despite these strengths, there are areas for improvement in the curriculum's precision in some subjects, which may hinder consistent knowledge building for all pupils. This is the first inspection the school has undergone since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the context of the additional support provided during this time has been acknowledged.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 235 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.96%
Girls: 54.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 2 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| 3 | 11 | 20 | 31 |
| 4 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | 11 | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | 15 | 19 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.5% |
| Indian | 5.5% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community atmosphere with kind and welcoming staff
- High expectations and ambition from leaders inspire pupils
- Well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge progressively
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong emphasis on personal development and community involvement
- Consistent phonics teaching leading to strong reading skills
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum lacks precision in identifying specific learning goals in some subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 110 | ||
| 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 | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | -4.5 | ||
| Maths | -0.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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