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Cove Junior School
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Cove Junior School
- Primary
- Rushmoor GU14 9SA
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make strong progress in mathematics due to well-planned lessons. Teachers’ questioning effectively checks pupils’ understanding.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum includes half-termly topics that pupils find fun and engaging. Teachers plan stimuli to spark imagination and deepen experience, particularly in writing.
Foundational Skills: Focus on foundational skills like times tables has been renewed, and phonics approach is consistent.
Success of the Curriculum: Aspirational curriculum builds well-ordered knowledge from Year 3 to Year 6. Reading and mathematics are emphasized.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improving writing skills and outcomes for disadvantaged and middle-attaining pupils remains a priority.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some foundation subjects revised recently; curriculum consistency not fully achieved.
Support for Falling Behind: Middle leaders keep a close eye on progress, and those slipping behind receive helpful, tailored intervention.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils think behaviour is ‘mainly good’, and those needing help with their behaviour choices are supported well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Student performance in maths emphasized through 'earn their wings' program, reading is central.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils needing to catch up prioritized; consistent phonics program.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are motivated, and take pride in work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2017, pupils’ progress in reading compared well to the national average, but progress in writing was not as strong.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN make good progress academically, emotionally, and socially, with regular and effective training for staff and good use of external support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong support system with identified and supported needs across the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, with all necessary actions completed without delay. Staff are vigilant and swiftly report any welfare concern.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel they can rely on teachers who really listen to them, and appreciate ‘worry monsters’ in classrooms for sharing concerns.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Inclusive and informed about cultures and beliefs, promoting positive welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents state how happy their children are at the school and value the leadership.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ questioning is now strong and effectively checks pupils’ understanding. Staff morale is high, and they are proud members of the school.
Impact on Student Progress: The teaching extends pupils’ thinking and challenges them educationally. The progress in writing and middle-attaining pupils’ performance needs further improvement.
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About Us
Cove Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 295 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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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| 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 25.8 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 56% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.18% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 99 | 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% 4 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 2 | 11.36% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 99 | 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% 4 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 11.54% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 103 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 55% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 10.67% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cove Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1