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Bucknall Primary School
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Bucknall Primary School
- Primary
- Bucknall LN10 5DT
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| Previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritized the teaching of reading. Regular assessments and skilled questioning
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum ensures pupils can build on what they know; broad and balanced
Areas Needing Improvement: Small number of foundation subjects lack depth of knowledge
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use ‘flashback’ to recap on math; support for keeping up in reading
Support for Falling Behind: If a pupil falls behind, they give them support to keep up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and behave well in lessons
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled teaching assistants support SEND pupils; some individual education plans lack clarity
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, pupils feel safe and know they can talk to adults
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships with outside agencies, regular safeguarding training
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive, appreciate care and support
Parental Involvement: Parents value opportunities to be involved in their child's education
Extracurricular Activities: Sports, swimming, Stone Age Day, ‘bikeability’, after-school sports clubs
Outdoor Facilities: Outside area encourages physical skills development
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate shared planning and workload consideration
Impact on Student Progress: Activities match closely to what they want pupils to learn
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use skilled questioning and regularly assess phonics knowledge
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some small steps needed for SEND support not clear
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About Us
Bucknall Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 26 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 11% 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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Children, parents, employees, and the larger community will be motivated to reach their greatest potential. Regardless of age, aptitude, ethnicity, or gender, we will deliver engaging and fascinating classes that will capture the attention of all students. We will cultivate active, inquisitive brains, create self-assured, independent thinkers, and promote teamwork. We pledge to value, respect, and take care of one another as well as the environment and the larger community.
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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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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.2 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 11% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.83% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
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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 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 90% | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.65% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well 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 | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.21% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 70% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bucknall Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
