Skerne Park Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Darlington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Skerne Park Academy.

Darlington, DL15AJ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

22

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
12.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 15.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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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

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
18 June 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Coleridge Gardens
Darlington, DL15AJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139195
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Coleridge Gardens, Darlington, DL1 5AJ
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
420 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
302
Free School Meals
62.5% (189 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
95.0
Maths Score:
96.0
Grammar Score:
93.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 96.0 95.0
2023 99.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
302 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.5 per year)

Down -4.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Skerne Park Academy. Our children find themselves in a busy and enthusiastic learning environment where there is always much to do, see and learn. We strive to persevere through new challenges and have the highest of aspirations so that we can achieve our goals, provide a stimulating curriculum which ignites our pupils’ imaginations with awe-inspiring learning experiences, and foster a nurturing and safe environment in which we can all aspire to greatness. Our school prides itself on being part of the Skerne Park Community and we trust you will want to join us in being part of that team.

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