Bursley Academy

Details

Age Range	3-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Staffordshire
Address	Bursley Way, ST5 8JQ
School Website	www.bursley.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone	1782567740
URN	138043

School Census

Total	343
Girls/Boys	163/180
Girls/Boys Ratio	47.5%/52.5%
% pupils where English not first language	2.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	50
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	18.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
20/02/2024	Requires improvement
16/05/2012	Outstanding
21/02/2007	Good

Inspection Date	20/02/2024
Quality of Education	Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	16/05/2012
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Inspection Date	21/02/2007
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
20 February 2024	School inspection: Requires Improvement	View
10 August 2012	Academy conversion letter	View
16 May 2012	Full inspection: Outstanding	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	69%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	5%
Reading	104
Maths	106
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	51
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	4
Reading	103
Maths	104
Reading Progress	-2.7
Writing Progress	-2.2
Maths Progress	-0.6

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	10%
Reading	104
Maths	106
Reading Progress	-2.7
Writing Progress	-2.2
Maths Progress	-1.3

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	91%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	21%
Reading	107
Maths	107
Reading Progress	-0.5
Writing Progress	0.8
Maths Progress	-0.1

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.08%
Total Applications	104
As First Preference	65
As second preference	28
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	60
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.02%
Total Applications	92
As First Preference	60
As second preference	24
As third preference	8

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	59
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	92
As First Preference	47
As second preference	30
As third preference	15

Total Offers Made	47
first preference offers	47
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	88
As First Preference	54
As second preference	24
As third preference	9

Total Offers Made	54
first preference offers	54
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	110
As First Preference	59
As second preference	31
As third preference	20

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	59
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.18%
Total Applications	85
As First Preference	53
As second preference	22
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	45
first preference offers	45
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.43%
Total Applications	103
As First Preference	63
As second preference	26
As third preference	14

Total Offers Made	45
first preference offers	44
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.42%
Total Applications	102
As First Preference	64
As second preference	28
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	45
first preference offers	45
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.47%
Total Applications	111
As First Preference	66
As second preference	34
As third preference	11

Total Offers Made	45
first preference offers	45
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.46%
Total Applications	98
As First Preference	60
As second preference	23
As third preference	15

Total Offers Made	45
first preference offers	41
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.09%
Total Applications	86
As First Preference	48
As second preference	28
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	45
first preference offers	44
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	76%
agree	17%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	76%
agree	16%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	62%
agree	32%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	6%
agree	7%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	4%
not applicable	77%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	65%
agree	27%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	45%
agree	17%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	1%
not applicable	26%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	21%
no	79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	41%
agree	14%
disagree	27%
strongly disagree	5%
dont know	14%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	59%
agree	30%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	65%
agree	26%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	57%
agree	38%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	65%
agree	27%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	52%
agree	32%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	57%
agree	24%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	92%
no	8%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	89.6%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.7%
any other white background ethnic origin	2.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.4%
indian ethnic origin	1.1%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	90.4%
any other white background ethnic origin	2%
white and asian ethnic origin	2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.9%
indian ethnic origin	0.9%
pakistani ethnic origin	0.6%
african ethnic origin	0.6%

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