Tornedale Infant Academy
About Tornedale Infant Academy
Tornedale Infant Academy was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a rating it has held consistently across both its graded inspections. The school serves children from age three to seven, so its academic story is best told through the early years and early primary outcomes rather than standardised test scores. In the 2023 inspection, every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — was judged Good. This is a solid, dependable picture for a small infant school. The previous inspection, back in 2013, also rated the school Good overall, suggesting sustained quality over a decade. With 167 pupils on roll against a capacity of 232, the school is operating well below capacity, which may mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention for children in these crucial early years.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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