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Fressingfield Church of England Primary School
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Fressingfield Church of England Primary School
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- Fressingfield IP21 5RU
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
| This inspection | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high priority across the school, teachers adopt a consistent approach.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum ensuring knowledge builds well over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not routinely double-check pupils' understanding of prior learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The curriculum ensures pupils learn sounds quickly and begin to read fluently.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems are in place to help pupils catch up, ensuring they become confident readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, listen carefully, and work collaboratively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and supported, enabling them to access the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and say bullying is extremely rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular training helps adults understand and identify risks, ensuring vigilant safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: The 47 responses to Ofsted’s online survey were considered, showing positive feedback.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View, influencing decisions on inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a wide range of activities at playtime and clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils can engage in activities like sports, gardening, and caring for guinea pigs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers teach the curriculum well with secure subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide support to ensure pupils understand and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teaching quality ensuring actions taken lead to student achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding of prior learning.
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About Us
Fressingfield Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 111 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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 |
C+
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C
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 19.9 | - |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 42% | 51.78% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.07% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 75% | 58.45% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 8.11% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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.
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fressingfield Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1