North Road Academy

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: North Road

Cobridge

Stoke-On-Trent, ST62BP
Phone: 1782829870
Website: northroadacademy.com

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 139071
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 2BP
Website: www.northroadacademy.com
Age range: 3-16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Islam
School status: Open
Capacity: 230 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 203
Special Educational Needs: 7.4% (15 pupils)

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 7 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 14; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 203 pupils; 3-16

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn to Achieve"

IKHLAAS akhlaq (manners) Wellbeing (self-awareness, self-esteem, self-confidence) Moral responsibility Uprightness Respect Diversity and cultural awareness

Islamic ethos underpinning all school life, based on the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah. Quranic studies, daily prayers, and Arabic are integrated; Islamic Studies and Qur’an instruction with Tajweed and Tafseer are part of the curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Stuart Ellis emphasises a safe, caring, and creatively inspiring learning environment rooted in The Quran and Sunnah, with a strong focus on open communication among students, staff and parents. He invites visitors to North Road Academy to experience the community and underscores Learn to Achieve as a guiding principle.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Facilities

Modern style, fully equipped Nursery (renovated from a Local Authority building) playground space and recreational facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Quran: 4 Qur’an lessons per week in Primary and 2 lessons per week in Secondary; memorisation and understanding of selected surahs in High School. Quran with Tajweed and Tafseer; daily prayers (Salah) embedded in daily routine; memorisation of duas. Arabic as a Modern Foreign Language: 2 lessons per week from Year 1 with emphasis on speaking and listening. Phonics and early reading: Daily phonics; higher phase sounds; High Frequency Words; use of Oxford Reading Tree and Collins Reading app in class and at home. Centre for Exceptional Children Curriculum (CFEC): Bespoke curriculums and personalised timetables; weekly SEN SOS surgeries; differentiated interventions; assessment data analysis to guide support. EYFS/National Curriculum integration: Early Years Foundation Stage guidance adhered to; National Curriculum taught across Primary and Secondary with Islamic ethos integrated.

SEND Provision

Centre for Exceptional Children provides SEND support in four ways: (1) EHCP students may be educated in the SEN Centre with a bespoke curriculum; (2) EHCP students may be educated in the Mainstream Academy with access to differentiated support; (3) weekly SEN SOS surgeries to offer guidance; (4) the SEN Centre analyses assessment data to identify students who score below threshold for targeted interventions. Opened June 2022 and ongoing development to accommodate varying needs.

Financial Information

North Road Nursery provides free childcare (to those entitled) over 38 weeks per year during term time. Free 15 hours of childcare/early education for 3- and 4-year-olds usually from the start of the term after the child’s 3rd birthday. Free 15 hours childcare for some 2-year-olds; 30 hours free childcare for working parents. For details and eligibility, see the Nursery funding section. The academy is a registered childcare provider for children aged 1-5.