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Farndon Fields Primary School
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Farndon Fields Primary School
- Primary
- Harborough LE16 9JH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Improved teaching of phonics and consistent approach to writing are making good progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum improvements have been effective, motivating students, especially boys, to excel in writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to ensure accurate spelling and better develop pupils' mathematical reasoning skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in mathematics is improving; pupils read fluently with good comprehension.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular extra help for pupils who need to catch up is effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes, sharing ideas confidently during lessons and socializing well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs receive the right support and resources to succeed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective systems are in place; pupils feel safe and report bullying is not a problem.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on pupil welfare with good links to external agencies and parents.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide feedback through regular questionnaires influencing school improvements.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities exist but some parents need more engagement in the school's work.
Extracurricular Activities: Provides workshops and additional learning opportunities to apply skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive support and training to improve their professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular evaluations ensure teaching is effective for all groups of pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff changes managed well; inexperienced staff receive good guidance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders frequently evaluate teaching quality through various methods.
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Farndon Fields Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 354 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 21.8 | 24 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 81% | 57.58% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.11% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 103 1 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 99 | 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 | 65% 22 | 63.76% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.79% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | 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 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 98 | 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 | 43% 12 | 62.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 9 | 9.61% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 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 | 55% | 56.2% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.48% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | 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 | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Farndon Fields Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1