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Edgar Sewter Community Primary School
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Edgar Sewter Community Primary School
- Primary
- Halesworth IP19 8BU
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The early reading curriculum is effective, with staff trained to teach reading as leaders intend. Pupils become confident, fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed a well-planned curriculum; pupils benefit from stronger teaching and improved education quality.
Areas Needing Improvement: The wider curriculum is not adapted effectively for all pupils; some with SEND have gaps in knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The structured approach to teaching reading, writing, and mathematics helps pupils achieve well.
Support for Falling Behind: Catch-up support is provided when needed, helping pupils who fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know expectations and rules; generally, behave well, and learning proceeds without disruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Established systems support pupils with SEND, but wider curriculum adaptation is needed for successful learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong understanding of bullying; students recognize it and staff successfully address issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular check-ins and pastoral support help pupils regulate emotions and be ready to learn.
Parent Feedback: Many parents are positive but some find lack of effective communication and wish for more engagement.
Parental Involvement: Need for improved communication channels and leader visibility to enhance engagement.
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About Us
Edgar Sewter Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 307 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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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Welcome to the Edgar Sewter Primary School website, on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors. We hope that you will be happy with the opportunities available for your child because we are extremely proud of our school and the standards of care and education we offer. This website includes information that will help you learn more about our school and how we operate as well as certain information that is needed by law. We hope that the information on this site will help you to make an informed decision when choosing the right school for your child, as well as explaining our aims and what we can offer for your child and their education. We cherish our relationships with parents and work to keep them updated on both their child's progress and school-wide events. We are confident that by working together, we can guarantee your child's happiness at school because happy kids learn better. Through newsletters, parents' evenings, open sessions, and casual conversations, we regularly communicate with parents. If you ever have any worries about your child, please make an appointment to chat to their teacher after school or stop by and see me. Your child's prior educational experiences will be built upon as we move forward. Throughout their time with us, we'll keep you updated on your child's progress and teach them at a level that's appropriate for them. We value each child as a person, give them every chance to succeed while they are with us, and work to make sure they look forward to going to school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 19.6 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 101 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 106 | 103 |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 96 | 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 | 44% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.06% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 95 | 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 | 67% 12 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 12 | 8.08% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 55% | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.89% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 - 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Edgar Sewter Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
