Glade Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Knappers Way Brandon Suffolk IP27 0DA |
| Phone | 01842811580 |
| Reference Number | 145476 |
Glade Academy is performing well overall, being rated as good in all inspected areas including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school creates a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. They are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge through an ambitious and well-structured curriculum. Notably, the school places a strong emphasis on reading from an early age, fostering confidence and proficiency in pupils. There is also a supportive culture for pupils with special educational needs, allowing them to thrive alongside their peers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 189 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.21%
Girls: 50.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 2 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 3 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 4 | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| 5 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 15 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.8% |
| White, Other | 24.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, 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 | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are motivated and take pride in their work.
- High expectations for behavior are maintained throughout the school.
- Strong emphasis on early reading helps pupils develop confidence.
- Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum that supports skill development.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs is provided.
Areas for Improvement
- Younger pupils lack sufficient practice in basic calculations in mathematics.
- Opportunities for pupils to apply practical skills in some subjects are underdeveloped.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | -3.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Forest Academy
Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0FP |
0.26 miles |
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Weeting Church of England Primary School
Main Road, Weeting, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0QQ |
1.61 miles |
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Iceni Primary Academy
98 Main Street, Hockwold Cum Wilton, Norfolk, IP26 4LP |
3.52 miles |
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Elveden Church of England Primary Academy
London Road, Elveden, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN |
4.53 miles |
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Mundford Church of England Primary Academy
St Leonard's Street, Mundford, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5ED |
4.66 miles |
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Lakenheath Community Primary School
Mill Road, Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9DU |
4.77 miles |
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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EB |
4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Breckland School
Crown Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PE |
1.12 miles |
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Compass Community School Eld Park
Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1EF |
4.82 miles |