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Athelney Primary School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Teachers in mathematics and reading have strong subject knowledge, using questions to check understanding.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned an ambitious curriculum starting from early years with well-sequenced subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff have gaps in subject knowledge in art and geography, impacting delivery.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers in mathematics and reading provide helpful feedback and assess pupils regularly.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff help pupils catch up if they fall behind in reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers have high expectations, and pupils can concentrate because low-level disruption is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers and support staff provide scaffolds, adjust questions and instructions, and offer therapeutic interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and can speak to trusted adults. Bullying is rare and handled swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff have regular safeguarding training; procedures and policies are secure.
Parent Feedback: Parents typically say nothing is too much trouble for staff and like the school's inclusive ethos.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work well with parents and carers.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can take part in clubs such as art, science, and dance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and appreciate opportunities for professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers question pupils skillfully and provide helpful feedback to ensure progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff have gaps in subject knowledge, particularly in art and geography.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In a few subjects, assessment procedures are not as well developed, affecting progress tracking.
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Athelney Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 391 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 30% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 2-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.3 - 21.3
Proficient Math 98 111 106
Proficient Read 99 107 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 98 102 97
Reading 99 101 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 30% 59.17% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 5.98% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3.7 Well Below Average
Writing -3.2 Below Average
Maths -3.5 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 95 96
Reading 101 2 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 41% 17 60.69% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 2 8.67% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.5 Below Average
Writing -1.4 Below Average
Maths 0.0 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 2 91 94
Reading 103 3 92 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 58% 19 60.62% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 9.86% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.2 Above Average
Writing 1.3 Above Average
Maths 1.9 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 101 94 93
Reading 100 94 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 39% 57.43% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 7.7% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.6 Below Average
Writing -2.4 Below Average
Maths -0.2 Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Athelney Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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