Normanton Common Primary Academy

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Normanton, WF61QU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 March 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Castleford Road
Normanton, WF61QU
Phone
1924967612
Website
normantoncommonacademy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141799
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 1QU
Website
https://normantoncommonacademy.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315 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
346
Free School Meals
19.9% (69 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.8% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.4 (8.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
346 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working together to inspire and achieve"

SHINE

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher emphasises a safe, inclusive, family-like community; a forward-looking, reflective school that partners with parents and the community to ensure every child can reach their potential and thrive.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

dance football netball rugby dodgeball rounders gardening singing art piano guitar

Sports

dance football netball rugby dodgeball rounders

Curriculum Highlights

Two-year rolling curriculum programme to cater for split year groups Oracy is placed at the forefront of the curriculum Curriculum includes field trips, visitors, residentials, Inspire mornings and performances; gallery exhibitions Extensive after-school and lunchtime clubs led by school staff and external partners (sports, arts, etc) Active pupil leadership opportunities via School Council, Eco Council, Reading Ambassadors and Historians Curriculum promotes diversity and the nine protected characteristics; emphasis on discussion and challenging stereotypes

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am to 8:50am; after-school clubs are available; wrap-around care is available from 7:45am to 4:30pm; bookings can be made via the MCAS app.

SEND Provision

The school lists a SENDCo on the staff (Mrs S Scott) and has a dedicated Wellbeing/Pastoral structure including a Learning Mentor; SEND provision is led by the SENDCo.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club costs £2.50 per day; school dinners cost £2.80 per day; Foundation Stage, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils receive free school meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme.

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