The Violet Way Academy

Details

Age Range5-7 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
AddressViolet Way, DE15 9ES
URN136762

School Census

Total 266
Girls/Boys 132/134
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.6%/50.4%
% pupils where English not first language 12.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 39
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/03/2024 Good
13/06/2012 Outstanding
20/03/2007 Good
Inspection Date 19/03/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 13/06/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 20/03/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications128
As First Preference84
As second preference38
As third preference6
Total Offers Made85
first preference offers84
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.06%
Total Applications133
As First Preference93
As second preference25
As third preference15
Total Offers Made89
first preference offers88
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.20%
Total Applications137
As First Preference107
As second preference21
As third preference9
Total Offers Made90
first preference offers89
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications140
As First Preference92
As second preference36
As third preference12
Total Offers Made90
first preference offers89
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.02%
Total Applications125
As First Preference90
As second preference26
As third preference9
Total Offers Made89
first preference offers88
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.11%
Total Applications134
As First Preference100
As second preference23
As third preference10
Total Offers Made90
first preference offers90
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.37%
Total Applications175
As First Preference122
As second preference42
As third preference11
Total Offers Made90
first preference offers89
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.08%
Total Applications132
As First Preference95
As second preference25
As third preference12
Total Offers Made89
first preference offers88
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.21%
Total Applications153
As First Preference109
As second preference34
As third preference9
Total Offers Made90
first preference offers90
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.11%
Total Applications143
As First Preference98
As second preference30
As third preference15
Total Offers Made90
first preference offers88
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.24%
Total Applications146
As First Preference112
As second preference22
As third preference12
Total Offers Made90
first preference offers90
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree82%
agree18%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree83%
agree17%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree66%
agree31%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree3%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know8%
not applicable74%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree58%
agree35%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree38%
agree25%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
not applicable32%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree54%
agree37%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree72%
agree28%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree65%
agree34%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree77%
agree22%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree72%
agree26%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree68%
agree26%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes100%
no0%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin87.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.9%
pakistani ethnic origin1.9%
any other white background ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin86.5%
any other white background ethnic origin4.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
pakistani ethnic origin1.1%
indian ethnic origin0.8%

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