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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a high priority with a well-stocked library and new phonics scheme to aid those who need to catch up.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum in English and mathematics is well-structured, helping pupils build knowledge in sequential steps.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment across the wider curriculum needs development to better match teaching to what pupils know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' workbooks show how learning develops with an ongoing focus on building vocabulary, aiding math problem-solving.
Support for Falling Behind: New phonics scheme helps pupils who need to catch up build skills to read well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, supportive, polite, and enthusiastic about group activities, making classrooms calm and purposeful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well, with their needs carefully considered, leading to full inclusion and success across the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, confident that bullying is addressed and use systems like worry boxes for concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding needs are identified quickly, with prompt action and regular training for staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion and see what other parents think about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a myriad of sporting opportunities and regular tournaments with other schools, along with roles like sports leaders.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported by leaders with ongoing training, particularly in strengthening the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' efforts in structured curricula help pupils build knowledge in sequential steps, especially in English and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Governors are working with local authorities to provide ongoing training and support needed for further school improvement.
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Durrington Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.

It has 311 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.

At this school, 60% 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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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 7-11 3-11 4-7
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 23 - 23.3
Proficient Math 103 111 -
Proficient Read 103 107 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 96 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 60% 51.66% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 1% 5.18% 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 0.9 Above Average
Writing 1.9 Above Average
Maths 2.3 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 99 96 96
Reading 101 96 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 37% 11 57.54% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.56% 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 -1.1 Below Average
Maths -4.2 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 99 95 94
Reading 101 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 48% 5 57.02% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 1% 6.51% 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 -3.6 Well Below Average
Writing -2.7 Below Average
Maths -4.9 Well 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 99 88 93
Reading 101 89 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 43% 48.01% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 1% 4.61% 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 -2.7 Below Average
Writing -5.5 Well Below Average
Maths -4.4 Well Below Average
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Durrington Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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