Montagu Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Park Road Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 9PH |
| Phone | 01709302246 |
| Reference Number | 145930 |
Montagu Academy has demonstrated good overall performance in its first inspection. The school is characterized by strong community ties and a commitment from staff to provide positive experiences for students, ensuring they have great life chances. With a well-structured curriculum, pupils benefit from consistent teaching methods and ample support, particularly in reading and mathematics. Personal development is also emphasized, with opportunities for pupils to engage in their community. However, there are areas that require attention, particularly regarding the scaffolding and adaptations for some pupils with lower prior attainment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 366 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.37%
Girls: 45.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 2 | 19 | 27 | 46 |
| 3 | 28 | 15 | 43 |
| 4 | 33 | 20 | 53 |
| 5 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 6 | 27 | 16 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.8% |
| African | 11.7% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community ties and positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Ambitious and engaging curriculum that promotes understanding and retention.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- High emphasis on reading, with a consistent and well-delivered phonics curriculum.
- Opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities and learn about safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for pupils with lower prior attainment in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 108 | ||
| 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 | 1.5 | ||
| Writing | 3.3 | ||
| Maths | 3.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0BE |
0.3 miles |
|
Highwoods Academy
Highwoods Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9ES |
0.53 miles |
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New Pastures Primary School
Pitt Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0LT |
0.79 miles |
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Windhill Primary School
Hollingworth Close, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0PQ |
0.83 miles |
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Swinton Queen Primary School
Queen Street, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8NE |
1.12 miles |
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Brookfield Primary Academy
Lime Grove, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8TQ |
1.42 miles |
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Barnburgh Primary Academy
Church Lane, Barnburgh, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7EZ |
1.67 miles |
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Wath Victoria Primary School
Sandymount Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7AD |
1.77 miles |
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Denaby Main Primary Academy
School Walk, Denaby Main, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 4HZ |
1.78 miles |
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Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Broadway, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8HF |
1.83 miles |
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Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Meadow View Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5UA |
1.86 miles |
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Lacewood Primary School
Carr Head Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8DA |
1.95 miles |
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Kilnhurst Primary School
Hooton Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5TA |
2.03 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Wadworth Street, Denaby Main, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 4AQ |
2.03 miles |
|
Carrfield Primary Academy
Highgate Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8AL |
2.05 miles |
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Heather Garth Primary School Academy
Billingley View, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8ES |
2.22 miles |
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Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Fitzwilliam Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7HG |
2.28 miles |
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Wath Central Primary School
Fitzwilliam Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7HG |
2.3 miles |
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Rowena Academy
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3JY |
2.34 miles |
|
Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy
Old Road, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3LR |
2.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Laurel Academy
Maple Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9SD |
0.34 miles |
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Milton School
Storey Street, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8QG |
1.26 miles |
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Swinton Academy
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8JW |
1.71 miles |
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Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Wath Wood Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7PQ |
2.08 miles |
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Astrea Academy Dearne
Goldthorpe Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9EW |
2.12 miles |
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Wath Academy
Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW |
2.15 miles |
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Pennine View School
Old Road, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3LR |
2.35 miles |
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De Warenne Academy
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3JY |
2.38 miles |
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Rawmarsh Community School
Monkwood Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7GA |
3.33 miles |
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Thrybergh Academy
Park Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, S65 4BP |
3.36 miles |
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The Robert Ogden School
Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG |
3.88 miles |
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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Tait Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1HH |
4.65 miles |
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Netherwood Academy
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE |
4.92 miles |