Badger Hill Primary Academy

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About Badger Hill Primary Academy


Name Badger Hill Primary Academy
Website http://www.badgerhillprimaryschool.co.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Mrs Vicky Whittingham
Address Crossways, Badger Hill, York, YO10 5JF
Phone Number 01904806480
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 191
Local Authority York
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

The very large majority of pupils achieve well because of the positive attitudes and keenness to learn that the school cultivates. Standards of reading, writing and mathematics are often well above average. Pupils coming to the school from overseas settle well, learn to speak English quickly and, like all other groups of pupils, they make good progress.

There is consistently good teaching throughout the school. Teachers promote learning effectively and are secure in their subject knowledge. This reflects the continuing impact from leaders' robust checks on teaching and the effectiveness of teachers' on-going professional development.
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Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. They have highly positive attitudes to learning. They thoroughly enjoy school and say that they feel very safe.

School leaders and governors work hard to ensure the school is one that makes parents and pupils proud. High expectations and rigorous management mean the school has constantly improved. It is not yet an outstanding school because : While almost all pupils make expected progress and a good proportion makes more progress than this, there is scope for higher achievement.

Information about this school

The school is smaller than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic heritages is well above average and represented by a wide variety of ethnic groups and mostly pupils from Asian backgrounds. The proportion of pupils at an early stage of learning spoken English is high.

There are 19 languages spoken in the school. An above average number of pupils join or leave the school other than at the usual time. The proportion of pupils supported through the pupil premium (funding largely intended to benefit pupils known to be eligible for free school meals) is very low.

The proportion of pupils with additional learning needs supported at the level known as school action is below average. The proportion of pupils supported through school action plus or a statement of special educational needs is average. The school meets the current government floor standard, the expected minimum standard set for pupils' attainment and progress.

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