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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Harwich CO12 4NB
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the boarding provision | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| The effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils now benefit from new approaches to spelling, reading, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Parents and carers recognise the good progress their children make.
Areas Needing Improvement: More pupils should achieve at greater depth by the time they leave the school.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils in danger of falling behind are quickly identified and given good support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some most-able pupils had not made as much progress as expected in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-planned support is available for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND, ensuring good progress for all.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are well organised and fit for purpose.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy at school; parents confirmed pupils are well cared for.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely supportive and appreciative of the support and availability of teachers and leaders.
Parental Involvement: Teachers keep in close contact with parents, especially for children with particular needs.
Extracurricular Activities: Strengths include the teaching of French, PE, music, and computing.
Teacher Engagement: Phase leaders ensure that teachers are supported in their professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers include more challenge in lessons, positively impacting student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved the level of challenge which teachers include when planning their lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff turnover has been an issue but new teachers were appointed quickly.
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About Us
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 447 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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 school is a safe, welcoming and nurturing school. We pride ourselves in recognising every child's individual talent, skill or ability. It is our aim to ensure that every child, no matter what their starting point, achieves the very best they can and makes the most possible progress. Children and their families are very much at the heart of our school. Our school is a place where children, staff and families are valued and all work together to challenge, inspire and develop high aspirations for our children's futures.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 65% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.76% | 7.4% |
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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 106 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 64% 5 | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 10.65% | 9.69% |
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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| 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 | 59% 1 | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 9.94% | 9.14% |
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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 60% | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9% | 8.17% |
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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 20 : 1