Northwood Broom Academy

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About Northwood Broom Academy


Name Northwood Broom Academy
Website http://www.northwoodbroom.co.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Mrs Yvonne Glaister
Address Keelings Road, Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6QA
Phone Number 01782234379
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 3-7
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 189
Local Authority Stoke-on-Trent
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

The headteacher, well supported by the deputy headteacher, shows great determination and success in tackling weaknesses from the last inspection. As a result, the school is improving well. Achievement is good.

The proportion of pupils at the end of Year 2 reaching national average standards is now increasing. Teaching is good and there are some outstanding examples. High quality marking, strong knowledge of the needs of pupils, well-planned lessons and additional support staff, help pupils to learn well across the school.

The governors provide very effective support for the school. They ensure that pupils are taught well. Pupils... feel safe, well cared for and are happy.

They behave well and get on well with each other and staff. Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is well supported. The school provides well-planned opportunities to celebrate and take part in a range of festivals, themed days and special trips to help pupils develop their appreciation of the world around them.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : There is not enough outstanding teaching to ensure all pupils achieve their potential, particularly the more able. Pupils have too few opportunities to use and improve their mathematical skills across a range of subjects.

Information about this school

This is a smaller than averaged-sized primary school.

Around two thirds of pupils are of White British heritage, which is lower than average. Mainly pupils of Pakistani backgrounds form the next sizeable group. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is higher than average.

A higher than average proportion of pupils are supported by the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for children in local authority care, pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and the children of forces families. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is below average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average.

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