Northill CofE Academy

A good academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Northill CofE Academy.

Biggleswade, SG189AH Ofsted: Good Age 5-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

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KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
13 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bedford Road
Northill
Biggleswade, SG189AH
Phone
1767627215
Website
northillschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148411
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bedford Road, Northill, Biggleswade, SG18 9AH
Website
www.northillschool.org.uk/
Age range
5-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
52
Free School Meals
11.5% (6 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.8 (4.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
52 pupils
5-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"You will shine among them like stars in the sky"

Love Compassion Respect Courage Excellence

Church of England school rooted in strong Christian values; part of the Diocese of St Alban's Multi-Academy Trust

Head Teacher's Message

The Head Teacher welcomes visitors, emphasises a close-knit, community-based village school where every child is valued, welfare and learning are central, high standards are pursued, and strong partnerships with families, church, diocese and the DSAMAT are valued; invites visits to the school.

Curriculum Highlights

Two-year cycle of planning in KS1 and KS2 to cover the national curriculum Lessons designed with substantive knowledge and disciplinary knowledge Reading approach includes Supersonic Phonic Friends for phonics and guided reading with Comprehension Ninja Maths taught with a Mastery approach (White Rose) with progression from Reception to Year 6 Music taught using the Charanga scheme; Reading, History, Geography, Science and other subjects linked through progression History and Geography planned with Hamilton Trust and Plan Bee; Geography emphasizes fieldwork and local area study Science taught with the Pzaz Scheme of Work and Working Scientifically skills Religious Education taught with the Understanding Christianity scheme and an agreed syllabus

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