Murrayfield Primary Academy | 08/11/2019

Murrayfield Primary Academy celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

The report credits quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision. This is a highly commendable improvement since Paradigm took over the school, which was previously judged as inadequate.

The inspection report recognises that parents and carers are now highly positive about the school, and that pupils are happy the school has “got a lot better over the last two years”, with older pupils saying that behaviour is now “fabulous”. Pupils referred to feeling safe at school because the teachers were like their parents, and the other pupils like their brothers and sisters.

Standards in English and mathematics have risen dramatically. Prior to the inspection, Murrayfield had achieved its best overall attainment results in the school’s history. Year Six SATS saw 63% of the pupils achieve the national standard in reading, writing and mathematics combined, with 80% of pupils achieving the national standard in mathematics, and an excellent 87% doing so in their writing.

The school was praised for ensuring that its pupils are prepared well for secondary school, with a real partnership between primary and secondary teachers and strong subject knowledge found across all areas.

Murrayfield Primary Academy has 60 children per year group, as well as a 26-place nursery.

Paradigm Trust ensures that all its schools offer a fantastic education in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. This is supported by enrichment opportunities that enable children to have the best opportunity to reach their potential.

For more information please contact Lena O’Shea on lena@agencyforchange.co.uk or T: 07971910843

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Ipswich Academy, Paradigm Trust | 24/08/2017

Ipswich Academy delivers best ever GCSE results

With today’s news full of GCSE results, I am delighted to be able to tell you that the students at Ipswich Academy have delivered really great results. Of the 106 students who entered, 50.9% have achieved at least a grade four or above  (the old A*-C) in English and mathematics – up from 48.6% last year.

The new exam formats and marking scheme make comparison with previous years difficult, but the general consensus is that the absence of course work and the exams themselves were significantly harder than before which makes these results even more impressive.

I know that I speak for everyone across the Trust when I say how pleased I am that the students’ hard work has paid off. The investment made by Helen and her team is clear evidence of the progress the school has been making since it came out of special measures earlier this year.

Bill Holledge
Chief Operating Officer

Culloden Primary Academy, Old Ford Primary Academy, Solebay Primary Academy | 18/06/2017

Vacancy for teaching assistants – London primary schools – closing date Monday 3 July 2017, 9am

An opportunity has arisen for teaching assistants to join Paradigm’s London primary schools.

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Ipswich Academy | 18/06/2017

Vacancy for lead science technician – Ipswich Academy – closing date Monday 26 June 2017, 9am

An opportunity has arisen for a lead science technician to join the science faculty at Ipswich Academy.

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Culloden Primary Academy, Ipswich Academy, Murrayfield Primary Academy, Old Ford Primary Academy, Paradigm Trust, Solebay Primary Academy | 12/06/2017

Update on plans to celebrate Amanda Phillips’ life

Amanda will be buried at a private, family only ceremony in the next few weeks. Before that, Paradigm Trust will compile all the messages of condolences that it has received and present them to her family.

We will also be organising events to remember Amanda and celebrate her life and achievements for the children and adults across all the schools. We will be able to update you further as these plans make progress.

David Willis
Chair

Culloden Primary Academy, Ipswich Academy, Murrayfield Primary Academy, Old Ford Primary Academy, Paradigm Trust, Solebay Primary Academy | 03/06/2017

Update

As of Monday 5 June, there will be books of condolences in each of the Paradigm schools. It is also possible to send messages of condolences via email – condolences@paradigmtrust.org. All messages will be read and then collated to be passed back to Amanda’s family.

The directors of Paradigm Trust have decided that Bill Holledge will be in charge of Murrayfield Primary on an interim basis until further notice. Bill is an experienced primary headteacher with a strong track record of school improvement who has worked closely with Amanda for more than ten years. He has the full support of the Board. Bill will work closely with the existing senior team at Murrayfield, including experienced leaders from across Paradigm Trust.

The Board is very aware that there is a need for stability and consistency at Murrayfield and is working to ensure that this is delivered.

David Willis

Chair

Culloden Primary Academy, Ipswich Academy, Murrayfield Primary Academy, Old Ford Primary Academy, Paradigm Trust, Solebay Primary Academy | 01/06/2017

1 June 2017 – News on Amanda Phillips

It is with tremendous sadness that I have to tell you that Amanda died yesterday. While on holiday in France earlier this week, Amanda suffered a fall incurring serious head injuries which proved fatal. I know I speak for us all when I say that our thoughts and prayers are with her husband and family.

Amanda’s death is a dreadful tragedy. She led Paradigm Trust with enormous energy, tremendous skill and most of all an enduring passion to give every child an outstanding education.

She will be missed so much by everyone and we understand you will have questions – many of which we will not be able to answer yet. We are working on contingency plans and further news will be published in the Paradigm Trust website as it is available.

David Willis

Chair

Old Ford Primary Academy, Solebay Primary Academy | 22/05/2017

Midday meals supervisors – Old Ford Primary Academy and Solebay Primary Academy – closing date 5 June 2017

An opportunity has arisen for midday meals supervisors to work part time within the teams at Old Ford Primary Academy and Solebay Primary Academy. The successful applicants will be responsible for ensuring full supervision and assistance for pupils in and around the premises during the midday lunch break.

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Murrayfield Primary Academy | 11/05/2017

Opportunities for class teachers to join Murrayfield Primary Academy – closing date 22 May 2017

Paradigm Trust is seeking to recruit class teachers to work in Murrayfield Primary Academy, Ipswich. Opportunities exist for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 class teachers who are seeking to make an outstanding contribution to this academy and the Ipswich community.

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Culloden Primary Academy | 07/05/2017

Vacancy for teacher of the deaf – Culloden Primary Academy – closing date 17 May 2017

An opportunity has arisen for a teacher of the deaf to join the deaf support base team at Culloden Primary Academy, which is based in Tower Hamlets.

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Last updated May 7, 2017