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Bressingham Primary School
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- Bressingham IP22 2AR
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have introduced mathematics mastery into the curriculum, positively impacting progress in mathematics
Success of the Curriculum: Enriched with projects like ‘100 memorable moments’, encourages wide range of activities
Foundational Skills: Reading is effectively taught from Reception; phonics knowledge is built upon into Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils develop rich knowledge due to teachers explaining concepts clearly.
Areas Needing Improvement: Problem solving and reasoning in mathematics should be embedded in the curriculum across all year groups
Areas Needing Improvement: Targets for SEND pupils need more precision to focus additional support.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Boys and girls are making strong progress in writing and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use subject knowledge to set challenging work, stretching pupils further with high-order questions
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and curious; they behave well during lessons and breaktimes
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils tackle tricky math problems successfully with learned knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled adults help those struggling with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well, showing kindness and courtesy.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare, and issues are dealt with quickly and effectively by adults
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents agree children feel happy and safe; staff are vigilant in identifying and reporting concerns
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on physical and mental health through various programs.
Parent Feedback: Parents unanimously support the school; value pastoral care given by staff
Parent Feedback: Parents can share feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy engaging initiatives like team spellings and reading challenge
Teacher Engagement: Strong team spirit among staff; they support each other to get the best from pupils
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' partnership with Acorn Alliance strengthens subject knowledge leading to greater depth in student writing
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have developed a team of teachers who share responsibility of subject leadership and have a broad curriculum
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support provided with careful lesson adaptations.
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About Us
Bressingham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 142 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 93% 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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The importance of learning cannot be overstated, and it must be treated seriously. Everyone must be fully accountable for their own behaviour and deeds. Work together to create a healthy community and team culture by setting an example of a growth attitude. Everyone makes mistakes, and when they do, we encourage them; mistakes teach us vital lessons. We will respect, value, and take care of you because childhood is a special period. We place a high value on community, both within the school and in the larger world. We make sure that only the best employees are employed.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 10.5 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 111 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 102 |
| 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 | 110 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 93% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 3.88% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above 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 | 107 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 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 | 100% 24 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 6.78% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 105 2 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 76% 12 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 23 | 5.5% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 107 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 64% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% | 6.77% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bressingham Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
