Coppice Primary Academy

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About Coppice Primary Academy


Name Coppice Primary Academy
Website http://www.coppiceprimaryacademy.co.uk/
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Head of Academy Mr Andrew Hulmes
Address Burlington Avenue, Coppice, Oldham, OL8 1AP
Phone Number 01617703543
Phase Academy
Type Academy sponsor led
Age Range 3-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 537
Local Authority Oldham
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. The executive Principal and head of academy have a clear and determined ambition for continued improvement.

They have worked relentlessly since the school became an academy to secure continued improvement in the quality of teaching and pupils' outcomes. Staff morale is high and there is a shared commitment and drive. Leaders at all levels, including governors, have an accurate view of the academy's strengths and of what needs to be done to improve it further.

They share good practice across the two schools effectively. Governors provide a good level of challenge and support. They are highly committed to improve the academy's provision an...d outcomes further.

Achievement is good. Pupils make good progress from starting points which are often significantly below those typical for their age when they enter the early years provision. Children get off to a good start in the early years and make good progress.

In 2014, Year 6 pupils reached standards which were average in reading and writing and above average in mathematics. Teaching is typically good. Pupils are keen to learn and work well cooperatively.

Teachers question pupils well and build on previous learning. Pupils feel safe in school and they have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Pupils have good attitudes to learning and they behave well in school, which creates a warm and purposeful environment.

The curriculum is interesting and is well supported by a range of visits and visitors. Pupils attend a good range of extra-curricular activities to support their learning. Pupils show a respect for each other and an understanding of different beliefs, which prepares them well for life in modern Britain.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : Work set is not always challenging enough to ensure that pupils, including the most able, can reach the highest possible standards. Pupils do not have enough opportunities to use their mathematical skills to solve problems in real-life situations. Teaching assistants are not always deployed as effectively as they could be, especially when teachers are introducing the lesson.

Attendance is below average because a small proportion of pupils are absent from school too often.

Information about this school

Coppice Primary Academy is larger than the average-sized primary school. The vast majority of pupils are of Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage and almost all pupils speak English as an additional language.

The overwhelming majority of pupils start school at the early stages of speaking English. A very small number of pupils are from White British backgrounds. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is above average.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils supported by the pupil premium is above the national average. The pupil premium is additional funding for pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and children who are looked after by the local authority. The academy meets the government's current floor standard, which is the minimum expectation for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.

The early years is comprised of a morning and afternoon Nursery and full-time Reception classes. A breakfast club is provided. Coppice Primary Academy became an academy on 1 September 2013 and is sponsored by Focus Trust.

The school has an executive Principal who is also executive Principal for Roundthorn Primary Academy. There is a head of academy for Coppice Primary Academy. Other senior and middle leaders have leadership roles which are shared across both schools.

There are two aspects to the governance of Coppice Primary Academy. There is a strategic and operations aspect of governance which has members from the governing bodies of Coppice and Roundthorn and a distinct Chair of Governors. In addition, there is an aspect which relates predominately to teaching and learning with a separate governing body and Chair of the Governing Body for Coppice Primary Academy.


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