Ermine Street Church Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England/Methodist |
| Address | 2 Swynford Road Alconbury Weald PE28 4XG |
| Phone | 01480276510 |
| Reference Number | 141949 |
Ermine Street Church Academy is performing well, having maintained its previously recognized high standards. Pupils enjoy their time at school, develop positive relationships with staff, and understand the school's values, such as respect and responsibility. The school's ambitious curriculum supports students in recalling their learning effectively and ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive appropriate support. However, communication with parents regarding SEND provisions needs improvement to ensure parents feel informed about the support their children are receiving. This ungraded inspection serves as the first review since the school was last rated good, highlighting effective actions taken by the staff and trust to sustain educational quality.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 322 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.48%
Girls: 47.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| 2 | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| 3 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 4 | 32 | 21 | 53 |
| 5 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 6 | 24 | 13 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.3% |
| White, Other | 10.2% |
| African | 8.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and feel safe.
- Positive relationships exist between pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is ambitious, well-designed, and effectively sequenced.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers enhances pupil understanding.
- Effective support for pupils at risk of falling behind.
- The school promotes reading for pleasure with a new library.
- Opportunities for personal development are abundant, including sports and music.
- Staff well-being is prioritized, and workload is managed effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- Communication with parents regarding SEND provisions is not clear.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | ||
| 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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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 | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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