Radford Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lawrence Saunders Road Radford Coventry West Midlands CV6 1HD |
| Phone | 02476597234 |
| Reference Number | 140389 |
Radford Primary Academy has made significant improvements since its last inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all areas. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities. The leadership team sets high expectations, focusing particularly on pupils' personal development and engagement in their learning. Overall, the school has cultivated a positive culture and implemented an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for future challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 226 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.1%
Girls: 46.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 46% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30.1% |
| Asian, Other | 12.8% |
| White, Other | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% |
| Indian | 8.4% |
| African | 7.1% |
| White & Asian | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported in their learning environment.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and extracurricular activities.
- High expectations set by senior leaders promote positive behaviour.
- Well-structured early years provision supports children's readiness for learning.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the school's behaviour policy by some staff.
- Teachers sometimes lack clarity in presenting subject matter.
- Inadequate guidance on handwriting development affecting writing progress.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| 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 | 101 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | -1.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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