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Attleborough Primary School
- Primary
- Attleborough NR17 2NA
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Based on the inspection date: 01 March 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have received training to teach phonics but do not deliver the new programme consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a broad curriculum that identifies the knowledge and skills pupils must learn in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Phonics is not consistently well taught across the school, impacting pupils' reading skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and say bullying is not an issue.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, pupils use their prior knowledge of place value to develop understanding, but reading progress is inconsistent.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional intervention groups are in place to help pupils catch up, but it's too early to see the impact.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive targeted support to meet their individual needs and praise the help they receive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is not an issue and they know several adults they can talk to if they have any worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships between staff and pupils are a strength of the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents typically give positive feedback about the school's supportive environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils like recently restarted extra-curricular opportunities such as fencing, multi-skills, and baking.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy taking part in the daily mile and improving playtime equipment through the school council.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported, including those at the early stages of their careers.
Impact on Student Progress: Not enough pupils are making a strong start in learning to read due to inconsistent phonics teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff lack confidence in how to deliver the phonics curriculum effectively, impacting their day-to-day teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most subject leaders have not had the opportunity to check curriculum plans are being well delivered across the school.
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About Us
Attleborough Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 378 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website and that you find the information you need but if you cannot please contact us at school and we will be happy to answer your questions. It's exciting and hectic here at our school. Our 400 students, who range in age from 7 to 11, will receive instruction that is of a high calibre. In the section titled "About Us," which also contains links to our brochure and most current inspection report, you may find more details about our accomplishments.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 25.8 | 27 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 100 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 93 | 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 | 31% | 46.19% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 7.4% |
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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
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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 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 94 | 95 |
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 | 54% 6 | 55.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 6.78% | 9.69% |
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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below 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 | 102 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 89 | 95 |
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 | 48% 6 | 51.55% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 8 | 5.5% | 9.14% |
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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below 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 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 83 | 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 | 54% | 46.88% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.77% | 8.17% |
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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Attleborough Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
