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Edinburgh Primary School
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Edinburgh Primary School
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- Waltham Forest E17 8QR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is effective in the school.
Success of the Curriculum: A well-balanced curriculum provides strong subject knowledge and interesting activities for pupils.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized to access all subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum meets pupils' needs well; improves with educational visits and workshops.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders have not ensured that opportunities to deepen pupils' knowledge and skills are embedded.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain well in reading across the school. Pupils typically read with understanding and have good comprehension skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional adults target groups and individual pupils, providing extra support and challenge. This helps pupils learn successfully.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good attitudes to learning in class and are confident, self-assured learners.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics and English grouped by ability, enhancing learning capacity.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers address learning gaps through careful planning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and responsibility for personal actions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders plan accurately how the school will meet the needs of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities.
Support for SEND Pupils: Personalized curriculum breakdown supports same end goals.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand different kinds of bullying, including online cyber bullying. They say that bullying occurs rarely but is resolved promptly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to learn how to stay safe, including online.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, with trusted staff support.
Parent Feedback: Parents typically agree that the school deals effectively with incidents of bullying and that their children feel safe.
Parental Involvement: Positive partnerships with parents are established. Staff share learning and children's progress with parents and carers.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, cooking, and computing clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engaged in leadership roles and various clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers model writing effectively and include opportunities to write in subjects across the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Current pupils are making good progress from their starting points, over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders review the quality of teaching across the school closely.
Teacher Engagement: Staff engage pupils well using effective strategies.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching impacts reading and confidence.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and corrections ensure learning progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always provide sufficient challenge for the most able learners.
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About Us
Edinburgh Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 243 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 |
A
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 26.7 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 67% | 64.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 11.98% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 106 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 71% | 64.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 12.57% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 | 105 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 71% 6 | 64.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 11.84% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 65% | 59.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.22% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Edinburgh Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1