Astley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fakenham Road Melton Constable Norfolk NR24 2HH |
| Phone | 01263860212 |
| Reference Number | 144565 |
Astley Primary School is performing well overall, characterized by a positive and nurturing environment that supports pupils' academic and personal growth. Since the appointment of new leadership in 2019, there has been a concerted effort to enhance the curriculum and improve educational outcomes, resulting in a consistently good performance across all inspected areas. The school emphasizes values such as cooperation and support among peers, fostering a caring community where pupils feel safe and valued.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 207 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43%
Girls: 57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| 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 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| 4 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 5 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 6 | 13 | 20 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Astley Primary School | |
| 25 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 24 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and positive school culture that promotes caring attitudes
- Well-sequenced early reading curriculum with effective phonics teaching
- Variety of clubs and opportunities that cater to pupils' interests
- Effective behavior management practices supported by the pastoral team
- High level of staff morale and support for leaders' vision
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in a few subjects does not fully secure all the intended knowledge
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to recall and build on prior learning in some subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% | ||
| 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 | 101 |
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 | -1.5 | ||
| Writing | -1.6 | ||
| Maths | -4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Holt Community Primary School
Norwich Road, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6SG |
3.66 miles |
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Corpusty Primary School
Norwich Road, Corpusty, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6QG |
4.11 miles |
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Hindringham Church of England Primary School
Wells Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0PL |
4.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Gresham's School
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4.42 miles |