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The Shade Primary School
The Shade, Soham, Ely CB7 5DE
The Shade Primary School is an academy. It has about 240 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Staploe Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Weatheralls Primary School and Kennett Primary School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Attainment and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is excellent and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: About average. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is excellent and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.
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