Cleadon Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Boldon Lane Cleadon Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR6 7RP |
| Phone | 01915367813 |
| Reference Number | 140924 |
Cleadon Church of England Academy has been rated as good overall in its first Ofsted inspection, which took place in February 2024. The school has notable strengths, particularly in behaviour and attitudes as well as personal development, both of which are rated as outstanding. Pupils enjoy their time at school, demonstrating strong relationships and a commitment to learning. Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, ensuring they participate fully and achieve well. The school has a positive reputation and has benefitted from collaborative efforts with its trust. However, there are areas that require improvement, specifically in some foundation subjects where students do not achieve as well as in core subjects like mathematics and music.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 471 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.5%
Girls: 46.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| 3 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 4 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 5 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 6 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.7% |
| Unclassified | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Cleadon Village Church of England VA Primary School | |
| 24 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school and are confident learners.
- Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.
- Strong support systems in place for pupils with SEND.
- The curriculum is broad and logically sequenced.
- High-quality provision for personal development, including social responsibility initiatives.
- Collaboration with other schools is fostering improvements in teaching and curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack the necessary focus on key skills and knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | -2.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 51 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 1 |
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