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Bacton Primary School
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Bacton Primary School
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- Bacton IP14 4LL
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise the teaching of reading. Pupils start learning to read from the moment they start school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ensured the curriculum is ambitious, broad and inclusive.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils are not always challenged to extend and deepen their knowledge, particularly in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: They demonstrate a high level of collaboration with their peers; most pupils achieve well.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers carefully check pupils’ progress and quickly identify any pupils who fall behind and provide support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: They display the ‘Bacton behaviours’ like kindness, respect, cooperation. Positive behaviour and attitudes are evident.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders act quickly to identify pupils’ needs and ensure staff are well trained to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare as pupils say they feel safe and well cared for by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure all staff are vigilant and highly trained in all aspects of safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents have opportunities to get involved through reading and mathematics cafes, among other activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra-curricular activities such as music, sports, computing, and library clubs are well attended.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils also participate in a variety of purposeful trips including visits to the school’s forest school and a day at Redgrave and Lopham Fen.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate leaders’ work to promote staff well-being and value the opportunities for professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers closely check pupils’ progress in all subjects and plan lessons accordingly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ progress checks and adaptation of lessons contribute to the effectiveness of teaching staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: For a few pupils, learning tasks do not always provide enough challenge to further deepen their knowledge.
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About Us
Bacton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 119 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.9 | 15.4 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 97 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | 110 |
| 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 | 105 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 67% | 51.78% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.07% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 104 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 95 | 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 | 56% 32 | 58.45% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.11% | 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 | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 99 4 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 7 | 93 | 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 | 24% 39 | 56.08% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 4 | 7.85% | 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 | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well 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 | 103 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 87 | 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 | 63% | 50.12% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.25% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below 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
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bacton Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1