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Barn Croft Primary School
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Barn Croft Primary School
- Primary
- Waltham Forest E17 8SB
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Based on the inspection date: 25 April 2023
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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Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure a broad range of subjects with additional visits and activities. Pupils get daily one-to-one support when needed.
Foundational Skills: Staff support pupils' reading from Nursery; ongoing training provided. Some staff occasionally fail to ensure systematic use of phonics and writing skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects in Years 1 to 6 and early years areas lack ambition and proper sequencing, leading to gaps in knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers receive daily one-to-one support, and staff adapt approaches for SEND pupils as needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes towards learning; low-level disruptions are successfully managed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students struggle with multiplication tables in mathematics and computer programming in other subjects.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils access the same curriculum as their peers; some adaptations could be more effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders manage day-to-day safety risks well, involving external agencies, and maintain oversight through weekly inclusion meetings.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships and safe choices are taught; parents commend the school's efforts.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents would recommend the school; they praise the support provided.
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively engaged through ‘Barn Croft Together’ and other supportive initiatives.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs are available for students to participate in after school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel well-supported and positive about working at Barn Croft.
Impact on Student Progress: Occasional lapses in ensuring systematic skill usage and identifying misconceptions hinder progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers' subject knowledge is still developing; collaborative efforts with other schools are ongoing.
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Barn Croft Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 205 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 34% 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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Hand in Hand to Success is our school's motto, and everyone here thinks that only by working together will we be able to ensure the best future for our kids. Everything we do comes back to our values of COURAGE, LOVE, EXCELLENCE the courage to stand up for what we believe and to challenge ourselves even when we find things hard or difficult; that love is being compassionate and nurturing towards each other and caring for everyone and the world around us; that through an attitude of striving for excellence in all we do we can reach for the stars and achieve our dreams! . At Barn Croft, we firmly believe in inclusion and go above and beyond to make sure that every child, regardless of requirements or background, has access to everything they require to succeed and enjoy their time in primary school.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 101 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 34% | 64.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.98% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 65% 9 | 64.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 12 | 12.57% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 104 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 74% 17 | 64.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 12 | 11.84% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 57% | 59.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10.22% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barn Croft Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
