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Bucklesham Primary School
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Bucklesham Primary School
- Primary
- Bucklesham IP10 0AX
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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 | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children, as from Reception, learn to read well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have recently constructed a new, more ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some areas, teachers do not identify misconceptions, mistakes and gaps in knowledge with the same rigour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils now calculate with increased accuracy.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils who fall behind receive precise support and they catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is calm and respectful because of their teachers’ high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders accurately identify pupils with SEND. However, for some students, the impact of the support is not evaluated with precision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are happy and safe because staff have pupils’ physical and mental welfare at the forefront of their minds.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils appreciate a range of clubs and other extracurricular activities which promote their well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly endorse the quality of education their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Some parents play an active part in supporting school life.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate a range of clubs and other extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Older pupils organise games and referee sports at lunchtime.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are happy. They value the training they receive, which helps them to implement the curriculum better.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers break learning into small chunks so that pupils understand.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In most areas of the curriculum, teachers systematically check how well pupils are learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not systematically check errors, misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ learning.
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About Us
Bucklesham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 91 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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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Thanks for visiting Bucklesham Primary School! Please stop by soon to see us in action as we hope that our website will provide you a glimpse into our school community. We are a contented school that offers a secure and supportive learning environment so that all of our students can develop the skills necessary for adult life. We make sure that every day matters at Bucklesham by providing a vibrant, engaging curriculum that includes both indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Our kids are excited, motivated, and eager to learn when they go to school. We take great satisfaction in having a dynamic, committed team who are all working toward the same thing: giving kids the academic and life skills they need through interesting and motivating classes. As they move forward on their educational journey, kids are constantly encouraged to discover, take the initiative, participate, and reflect. Through a comprehensive, balanced, and current curriculum, we equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to learn and prosper as global citizens. Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on. This website seeks to provide current information for parents, students, and the larger community while also giving you a sense of the school. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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-
|
D+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 25.8 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 97 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 40% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.7 | Well 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 67% 6 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.08% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 73% 23 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.89% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 101 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 50% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.24% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bucklesham Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1