Bamford Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

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PUPILS
343
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(01/03/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
68%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
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Rochdale
Manchester
OL11 5PS
01706631496

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You became principal shortly after the previous inspection and since then you have successfully addressed the areas for improvement that inspectors identified at that time. When necessary, you have challenged teachers’ underperformance and have introduced strategies to improve the quality of teaching. These include the appointment of a new subject leader for mathematics, who has provided coaching for teachers and revised the school’s calculation policy; and extra training for staff in the early years to develop their effectiveness. Because of your actions, evidence from pupils’ work and from assessment information shows that most pupils across the school make good progress in mathematics now and that children in the early years make good progress from their starting points. However, you acknowledged during our joint observations that there was a lack of challenge seen in some classes, especially for a few of the most able. You also accepted that there were occasional instances where teachers lacked accuracy in their technical language. You have improved the quality of the care you provide for pupils before and after school in your wrap-around-care clubs. You have made changes to staffing to bring about a more structured experience for pupils, who now enjoy activities such as dodgeball and craft. Staff also provide them with breakfast before school. I spoke with a group of pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 during the inspection. These pupils showed themselves to be polite and confident. They told me that they enjoy coming to school and that they feel safe because there are ‘nice people here’. They find the adults in school friendly and trustworthy. They know they can speak to the school’s counsellor or to their teacher if they have any concerns. They take part in a range of clubs, like football and drama, and enjoy educational visits, such as residential adventure trips. These activities contribute well to pupils’ spiritual, moral social and cultural development. Pupils also said their teachers provide challenging work, and a typical comment was, ‘They push us to do our best.’ You also promote pupils’ appreciation of fundamental British values effectively. I met with members of staff who spoke knowledgably about the programme of themed events and planned lessons in, for example, religious education that support this aspect of pupils’ development. The majority of parents are supportive of the school and its staff. Many of those who responded to Parent View, Ofsted’s online survey, made positive comments about the school, typically describing it as having a ‘fabulous community spirit’ and being a ‘lovely, warm, welcoming school’. Governors are ambitious for the school and have an accurate picture of its strengths and areas to develop. They challenge you and your school leaders strongly, with minutes of meetings showing that they typically ask searching questions about the effectiveness of the education the school provides. The school’s external consultant has an accurate view of the strengths and areas for development of the school. He provides effective support by advising members of the governing body who are responsible for managing your performance. Safeguarding is effective. The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and records are detailed and of high quality. You record concerns appropriately and you are prompt in following up issues with other agencies, such as social services. The school’s record of checks on staff is compliant. The school has a strong culture of safeguarding. Staff have received effective training and are knowledgeable about the signs of different types of abuse. Leaders have provided extra training about safeguarding issues that are specific to the local area, such as child sexual exploitation. Staff provide pupils with the knowledge they need to keep themselves safe in various situations. For example, pupils know how to stay safe online by not revealing personal information. They also develop road sense through programmes such as ‘Bikeability’, which improves their cycling skills.

Bamford Academy Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>47, "strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>22, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>28, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>25, "strongly_agree"=>28, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>31, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>50, "strongly_disagree"=>25, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>17, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>17, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>17, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>72, "no"=>28} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2023

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