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East Preston Junior School
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East Preston Junior School
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- East Preston BN16 1EZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority in the school, with pupils reading often and widely
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have made rapid improvements to the curriculum. Their vision is that all pupils gain deep and wide knowledge across a broad range of subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: The improvements to the foundation subjects are in the early stages of development
Performance in Maths & Reading: The teaching of mathematics is strong, leading to a sharp rise in pupils’ achievement
Support for Falling Behind: If a pupil needs extra help, teachers pick up on this quickly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is mature and considerate of others
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers know pupils with SEND well and strive to ensure they take part in all lessons
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does not often happen and staff put a stop to it quickly if it does
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work effectively with families and other agencies to secure the right help for vulnerable pupils
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers have welcomed the improvements brought by the new headteacher
Parental Involvement: Parents receive useful information about online safety
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate well in a range of activities, such as performing at Arundel Cathedral
Teacher Engagement: Teachers encourage pupils to push themselves further
Impact on Student Progress: Improved mathematics learning has led to a sharp rise in pupils’ achievement
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff are currently improving the content of each individual subject
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers will complete the process of improving subject content by the end of the year
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About Us
East Preston Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 322 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | 18.8 | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 43% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 104 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 64% 12 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | 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 | 102 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 52% | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at East Preston Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1