Highfield Littleport Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Elmside Ely CB6 1LJ |
| Phone | 01353223301 |
| Reference Number | 140882 |
Highfield Littleport Academy has been rated as good overall in its first inspection since opening. The school offers a well-structured curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The inspection highlighted the school's supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Notable strengths include the dedication of the staff, effective systems for monitoring pupil progress, and the initiatives to foster important life skills. However, the implementation of the curriculum and the development of certain subject areas are still in the early stages, indicating areas for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 146 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.86%
Girls: 30.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 7 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| 8 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 9 | 19 | 5 | 24 |
| 10 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 11 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.2% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud of their school and attend regularly.
- Teachers effectively support and encourage pupils' learning.
- The curriculum is well-adapted to meet individual needs.
- Reading and communication skills are prioritized.
- Pupils explore and enjoy a wide variety of learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders are still developing the curriculum.
- The characteristics of independent learning and resilience are not yet fully implemented.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | -7.4 | ||
| Writing | -5.2 | ||
| Maths | -7.4 |
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