Alma Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Alma Road Ponders End Enfield EN3 4UQ |
| Phone | 02088043302 |
| Reference Number | 145984 |
Alma Primary School has been rated as good overall, with outstanding ratings in behaviour, attitudes, and personal development. This is the school's first inspection since it converted to academy status in 2018 and marks a positive step as it continues to establish itself. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to participate actively in both academic and extracurricular activities. Leaders prioritize the development of pupils' reading skills from early years, ensuring a strong foundation for future learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 448 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.01%
Girls: 47.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 75.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 29 | 54 |
| 2 | 30 | 21 | 51 |
| 3 | 37 | 22 | 59 |
| 4 | 24 | 27 | 51 |
| 5 | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| 6 | 24 | 28 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 31.7% |
| African | 19.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.2% |
| White, British | 5.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.5% |
| Caribbean | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Alma Primary School | |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Strong leadership providing clear expectations for teaching and learning
- Diverse extracurricular offerings, including sports and arts
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils fostering a nurturing environment
- High-quality early years provision helping children settle quickly
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum development in a few subjects
- Insufficient reading practice in Years 3 to 6 affecting fluency
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 105 | ||
| 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 | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | 2.8 | ||
| Maths | 2.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
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