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Farley Hill Primary School
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Farley Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Barkham RG2 9YW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils gain a genuine love of books and make excellent progress with their reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in English and mathematics are much higher than they were previously.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders' checks of individual pupils’ outcomes are not used sharply enough to analyze how well different groups of pupils are doing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in English and mathematics are significantly higher than at the time of the previous inspection.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils that fall behind their peers catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' attitudes to learning have transformed. They are excellent ambassadors for the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs achieve well because they receive appropriate personalized support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report that they feel safe in school. They develop a strong understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: A few parents commented that they would like more information about how well their children are doing.
Extracurricular Activities: A diverse and plentiful range of trips, extra-curricular activities and music, art and physical education opportunities contribute to pupils’ strong development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are reflective and keen to find out how they can hone their skills even more.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of feedback is a particularly noteworthy strength across the school. It is having a significant impact on progress, especially in English and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Varied training and opportunities to observe other teaching within and beyond the school have contributed well to the significant improvements in the quality of teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Although teaching is good, some teachers do not help some pupils make the same exceptional progress across subjects achieved by others.
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About Us
Farley Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 302 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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Thank you for your interest in our school, and welcome. I sincerely hope that you are able to locate all of the information you require, but please don't hesitate to contact us if you do. Located in Farley Hill and supported by Wokingham, Farley Hill is a one-form entrance school. We are a welcoming, all-inclusive school that values family. For kids ages 4 to 11, we offer a fantastic education. We recognise the accomplishments of each student at our school and are extremely proud of them both inside and beyond the classroom. At Farley Hill, we believe that every child can learn and succeed while having a rich and creative experience. All of them should develop a passion of learning and the confidence to be self-sufficient students. We want the learning to be interesting, entertaining, and meaningful because how we learn is just as essential as what we learn. Together We Achieve More is the motto of our school, which operates very much as a team. Because of the strong emphasis on care at Farley Hill, we observe that new students integrate very smoothly. To guarantee a truly good, well-supported start to their academic career, we offer playdates, home visits, and visits into the classroom. If your kid is older when they start school, we ensure that they are paired up and quickly integrate into the Farley Hill community. If you would like to visit, kindly get in touch with the office so we may make arrangements for you. I am eager to get to know you and participate in your child's educational journey. If you would prefer a paper copy of any of the information on this website, please do contact the school 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 |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.3 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 69% | 62.29% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.78% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 107 4 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 77% 2 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 2 | 11.67% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 5 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 87 | 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 | 75% 4 | 57.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 3 | 10.86% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 108 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 82 | 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 | 79% | 52.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 10.88% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Farley Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1