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Chennestone Primary School
- Primary
- Spelthorne TW16 5ED
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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: The teaching of early reading is effective. Phonics scheme is followed rigorously; pupils use books matching learned sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious and exciting curriculum. Teachers are well-trained in specific subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, teachers are not clear about what essential learning to check to ensure pupils have understood.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Weaker readers receive carefully planned support to help them keep up. Teachers know what pupils should have learned by the end of each topic or year.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers receive carefully planned support to help them keep up. Staff prioritize quick identification of needs for effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations of behaviour and achievement. Pupils show high levels of respect for people different to themselves.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are determined for pupils with SEND to achieve their best. The effective inclusion leader helps staff identify needs quickly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils do not worry about bullying and feel that issues will be resolved quickly by caring adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding practices underpin all aspects of school life. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe online.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents are positive about recent developments but desire more stability and communication.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate changes like the arrival of the acting executive headteacher and seek better communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs such as cheerleading, football, choir, and art.
Impact on Student Progress: The majority of staff are positive about recent changes, including highly effective training that aids in their roles.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers benefit from high-quality training in specific subjects, like phonics and mathematics.
Teacher Engagement: High turnover of staff affects consistency in following behavior procedures. Relationships among pupils and staff are very positive and respectful.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A high turnover of staff has led to some uncertainty and instability.
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About Us
Chennestone Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 323 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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Make every child feel cherished and secure, improve aspirations and success, and include parents while delivering an inclusive education in an environment of support and high expectations. Set explicit learning objectives, pace instruction so that students understand what and how to learn, and make each learning experience count. Make learning relevant and worthwhile by encouraging inquiry, creativity, the use of new technology, and critical thinking. Encourage learning by making sure that teaching methods and strategies meet the needs of the students and creatively utilise a variety of learning opportunities suited to the subject matter to be learned. Establish a productive learning environment, integrate learning strategies into a comprehensive curriculum, make advantage of a range of learning opportunities and the environment, and encourage curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Give feedback that identifies the following learning processes for improvement, stimulate reflection and evaluation, apply success criteria, make children active partners in their learning, and share learning aims with them. Create effective, enthusiastic, and independent learners by fostering confidence, self-discipline, and a grasp of the learning process.
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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 | 24 | - | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 68% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.25% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -3 | 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 | 102 2 | 93 | 96 |
| 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 | 52% 13 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 7 | 11.82% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 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 | 65% 3 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 1 | 11.19% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 68% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 11.6% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chennestone Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1