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Beckford Primary School
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Beckford Primary School
- Primary
- Camden NW6 1QL
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff work effectively to ensure children settle quickly and make particularly good progress in letters, sounds (phonics), numeracy skills, and social skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum places great emphasis on teaching key skills of numeracy and literacy in a systematic and engaging way.
Areas Needing Improvement: There are missed opportunities to develop pupils' mathematics skills further across a range of curriculum subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, attainment, including in reading, is broadly average and improving.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides additional support for those identified as making slower than expected progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have good attitudes to learning, collaborate well together in class, and their behaviour is good around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Individual support and small-group work for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are carefully targeted and skilfully led.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly by the school. Pupils feel safe and know they all have an equal opportunity to do well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides a safe and secure environment, confirmed by pupils and parents. Attendance is above average.
Parent Feedback: Most parents and carers are confident that children make good progress and develop skills effectively.
Parental Involvement: The school encourages parental feedback through Parent View and involves parents in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a rich program of activities, including clubs, residential trips, and visits. Music is a particular strength.
Outdoor Facilities: The environment benefits from good displays of pupils' work and an attractive new outdoor space for Early Years Foundation Stage.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are given opportunities to observe each other teach and are encouraged to coach each other as they reflect on their own practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has high expectations and well-matched learning activities enhance students' progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff monitor all pupils’ progress rigorously, and there is a process of regular monitoring and well-selected training for staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The role of additional adults in supporting pupils' progress is not always consistently well planned.
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About Us
Beckford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 397 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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Our students are living examples of our school's credo; at any moment, you may visit our campus and observe both students and staff actively engaged in their studies. We are incredibly proud of our school, and we want you to get a sense of what makes us unique by visiting our website. We warmly welcome children and families from a wide variety of backgrounds to Beckford, a welcoming and aspirational school at the centre of the neighbourhood. Within a secure and motivating learning atmosphere, we offer a comprehensive and creative curriculum. We promote an environment of tolerance, respect, and high regard for one another and for every member of society. We have great expectations for our children and are ambitious for them. We want to foster in them a passion for learning during their time at the school. Additionally, we want to foster learners who are independent, driven, self-assured, and resilient. As a community, Beckford Primary School collaborates closely with parents and families to enhance students' learning and development. Excellent staff members who are eager and dedicated to helping every child attain the highest standards while fully utilising their interests and talents make up our staff team. We would love to show you around our school so you can personally witness some of the work we are doing. Visitors are always welcome.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 103 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 61% | 69.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 14.8% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 67% 4 | 66.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 15.73% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 106 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 71% 15 | 65.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 12 | 13.38% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 104 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 89 | 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 | 56% | 57.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 11.08% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beckford Primary School
Local authority ratio 15 : 1