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Earl Spencer Primary School
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Earl Spencer Primary School
- Primary
- Northampton NN5 7DE
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Foundational Skills: Pupils read fluently, use phonics skills well and are enthusiastic about reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Prominent displays celebrate high standards. System in place to monitor and evaluate progress closely.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils’ mathematical fluency and systematic problem-solving need enhancement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Systems in place to monitor pupils' progress; issues identified and addressed effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective strategies for children with special educational needs and those who speak English as an additional language.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils were polite and considerate; positive attitude towards education observed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Children with special educational needs/disabilities can access the curriculum because their needs are understood and met.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; concerns addressed robustly; pupils feel safe and listened to.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Extensive safeguarding advice published; events on safer internet use and mental health promoted.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel school keeps children safe; newsletters provide regular updates and information.
Parental Involvement: Multilingual staff engage with parents effectively; 'young translators' group assists non-English-speaking pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities including gymnastics, karate, chess, and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Chess sets available inside and outside; pupils made full use of available equipment at lunchtime.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers ensure that all pupils are challenged to improve their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Significant impact on improving quality of writing and spelling through focused teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent teaching approaches evident; systems in place to monitor and evaluate progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to enhance pupils’ mathematical fluency and systematic problem-solving skills.
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Earl Spencer Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 412 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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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The Spencer Estate, which is near to the heart of Northampton town centre, is served by Earl Spencer Primary, a friendly and welcoming school. We are a thriving, diversified school that is pleased to be located in the centre of our neighbourhood. All of our kids are inspired to make exceptional development and perform to the best of their abilities as a consequence of our warm and encouraging environment, as well as the numerous interesting opportunities we provide. We have an open door policy for current parents and welcome visits from potential parents who are interested in having their kid enrol in our school. If you would like to schedule a visit to the school to take a look around, kindly get in touch with the office.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 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 | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 100 | 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 | 38% | 56.44% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.44% | 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 | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below 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 | 103 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 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 | 52% 2 | 58.3% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 1 | 9.01% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 102 1 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 6 | 90 | 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 | 50% 18 | 55.7% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 3 | 8.81% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 101 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 90 | 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 | 32% | 52.44% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.76% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 - 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Earl Spencer Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1