Powers Hall Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Spa Road, CM8 1NA |
| School Website | www.powershall.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1376513322 |
| URN | 139871 |
School Census
| Total | 277 |
| Girls/Boys | 129/148 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.6%/53.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 81 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/12/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/12/2023 | Good |
| 03/12/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -2.9 |
| Writing Progress | 2.1 |
| Maths Progress | -2.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | 4.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 71% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |