Great Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 9-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Primrose Lane Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE13 9FR |
| Phone | 01912559170 |
| Reference Number | 143923 |
Great Park Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas, with notable strengths in behaviour and personal development, both rated as 'Outstanding.' Despite challenges due to operating from temporary accommodation, the school has fostered a nurturing environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. The leadership has effectively created a clear school identity and is proactive in identifying and addressing pupils' needs, which has resulted in very high attendance and strong support for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is the first inspection since the school opened in September 2021, and leaders are strategically planning for the school's growth and transition to a permanent site in 2025.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 327 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.65%
Girls: 55.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 6 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 7 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 8 | 22 | 38 | 60 |
| 9 | 42 | 45 | 87 |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High levels of respect among pupils and staff.
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes in school.
- A calm and purposeful learning environment.
- Strong leadership that has successfully navigated operational challenges.
- Outstanding personal development programmes that enhance pupils' understanding of moral and social issues.
- High academic achievement in mathematics and English, including for pupils with SEND.
- Effective communication and participation through the active pupil council.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack a substantive leader, leading to gaps in curriculum development.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 10 | 1 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 28% |
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 | 108 |
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 | 0.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | 0 |
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