Farley Junior Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Address | Northdrift Way, LU1 5JF |
| School Website | https://www.farleyacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1582725069 |
| URN | 148297 |
School Census
| Total | 343 |
| Girls/Boys | 160/183 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.6%/53.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 51.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 123 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/01/2024 | Outstanding |
| 05/06/2018 | Requires improvement |
| 21/05/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/06/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 32% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 99 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -4.6 |
| Writing Progress | -7.2 |
| Maths Progress | -3.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 73% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 18% |
| not applicable | 45% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| 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 | 36% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 35.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 11% |
| white british ethnic origin | 10.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 35% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 13.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 11.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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