--- title: "Improvement Plan" url: "https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/improvement-plan" school: "Armfield Academy" --- # Improvement Plan **The Academy Improvement Plan** for the opening year as a quick guide for all stakeholders of the school. One Year Academy Improvement Plan: Pocket Guide for All Stakeholders ##### **Guiding Principles** Armfield Academy has developed the following guiding principles to achieve its vision: - The belief that our students’ success and happiness in school depends on all of us working together in close Partnership with parents, carers, and families. - We set the highest of expectations by developing a no excuse culture so that students will develop the Resilience to become successful learners. - We believe that every student must be Inspired to be the very best that they can be. - Together, and with support from all Trust members, we will Develop every student to fulfill their potential. - Every child is of equal importance to us ##### **Core Values** - We are dedicated to learning and achieving - We lead by example - We respect everyone - We are open, transparent and honest - We are committed to our community - We work together in one direction ##### **Strategic Priorities** | | **Priority 1: Achievements and Standards** | **Senior Leader Responsible** | **Education Plan Reference** | |---|---|---|---| | 1.1 | Raise expectations: Expectations are high for all student groups, an achievements culture is created and embedded. | Head of School | 1.1-3, 2.10 | | 1.2 | Attainment: National performance indicators are met. | Exec P/HofS | 2.7 4.1 8.4 | | 1.3 | Progression: All pupil groups make expected progress | Exec P/HofS | 2.7 4.1 8.4 | | 1.4 | Attendance: Attendance in year 1 is 96%+ and persistent absence below 6% | Exec P/HofS | 2.7 4.1 | | 1.5 | Punctuality: All students arrive punctually for learning which commences at 8.50am. | Assistant Principal | | | 1.6 | Effective Use of Data: national data used to set targets throughout each Phase. Tracking based on accurate data, is rigorous and effective. Assessment, recording and reporting contribute to strong student progression. | AP/Phase leader | 2.10 | | | **Priority 2: Teaching and Learning** | **Senior Leader Responsible** | **Education Plan Reference** | |---|---|---|---| | 2.1 | 80% of teaching is at least good with no inadequate teaching | AP | 7.1-5, 8.2, 8.3 | | 2.2 | The proportion of outstanding is at least 20% | AP | 7.3, 7.4, 8.2, 8.3 | | 2.3 | Effective Assessment for Learning supports sustained student progression | AP | 7.4 | | 2.4 | Learning is at the heart of everything we do for both staff and students | AP | 7.1-5 | | 2.5 | Students improve their understanding of ‘how to learn’. | AP | 7.3 | | | **Priority 3: Leadership** | **Senior Leader Responsible** | **Education Plan Reference** | |---|---|---|---| | 3.1 | A clear vision, direction of travel and effective structures are created and underpin strong impactful Senior Leadership. | HofS | 5.1.1, 5.2.2 | | 3.2 | Middle Leadership is developed and distributed leadership is embedded. | HofS | 5.2.4 | | 3.3 | High quality governance supports strong strategic planning and provides clear monitoring, evaluation and accountability. | Exec P | 5.1.4, 5.1.6, 5.1.7 | | 3.4 | Leaders at all levels model and promote Armfield Academy’s core values and principles. | HofS | 1.1-3 | | 3.5 | Staffing costs are maintained at below 75% of income with help from the wider family in FCAT | Exec P | 9.1 | | | **Priority 4: Curriculum** | **Senior Leader Responsible** | **Education Plan Reference** | |---|---|---|---| | 4.1 | Improve literacy and numeracy skills of all students at all levels. | HofS | 6.1, 6.6 | | 4.2 | Prepare and implement a three year phase 3 | HofS | 6.2, 6.6 | | 4.3 | Review the organisation of the academy day and effectiveness | Exec P | 6.5, 6.6. | | 4.4 | Creation of high quality Schemes of Work for all learners across the Academy through the Qigs | HofS | 6.6 | | | **Priority 5: Community** | **Senior Leader Responsible** | **Education Plan Reference** | |---|---|---|---| | 5.1 | Ensure a shared understanding of and a commitment to the Academy’s core values and ethos in becoming an Academy to be Proud of | Exec P/HofS | 1.1-3 | | 5.2 | Implement a consistent approach amongst all staff for ensuring high standards of student behaviour | HofS | 11.1-4 | | 5.3 | Increase student satisfaction rates with regard to Behaviour for Learning. | AP | 11.4 | | 5.4 | All teaching staff will have engaged with the Teaching School CPD opportunities. | AP | 9.3, 9.4 | | 5.5 | Maintain a professional environment of the highest standards across the Academy. | HofS | 9.1 | | 5.6 | Armfield Academy quickly establishes itself a good reputation within the local community resulting from good student conduct and active community involvement. | HofS | 12.1-3 | | 5.7 | Complete Phase 2 of the building project within timescale | Exec P | On-going | ### Key Information - [Attendance and Punctuality](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/attendance-and-punctuality) - [Examinations](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/examinations) - [FCAT Central Documents](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/fcat-central-documents) - [Improvement Plan](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/improvement-plan) - [Key Objectives](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/key-objectives) - [Nursery](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/nursery) - [Ofsted Reports](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/ofsted-reports) - [Policies](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/policies) - [Pupil Premium](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/pupil-premium) - [Safeguarding Resources](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/safeguarding-resources) - [School Performance Tables](https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/145863/armfield-academy/primary) - [SEND](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/send) - [Supplementary Funding Agreement](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/information/supplementary-funding-agreement) **Armfield Academy** Lytham Road Blackpool Lancashire FY4 1TL Tel: 01253 207702 Email: - [Email](https://mail.google.com/) - [Finance](https://app.sage200.co.uk/Sage200SelfService) - [Accelerated Reader](https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/educatorportal/entry?t=7161395) - [School E-Library](https://armfieldacademy.eplatform.co/) - [School Library](https://library.libresoft.co.uk/8904005-sj5szb6ahvzck2vo8ljn-aa/) ### Newsletter ### Translation © Copyright 2017–2026 Armfield Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://armfieldacademy.co.uk/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/armfield-academy/images/splash/2026_Primary_Open_Evening_v2_900px.png)