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Fulford Primary School
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Fulford Primary School
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- Fulford ST11 9QT
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| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The phonics programme is well planned, helping children make a quick start learning to read.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and ambitious. Reading is prioritized and mathematics is taught well.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, precise knowledge to be learned is not clearly mapped out, such as in art.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics is taught well across the school, ensuring staff are confident in delivering a sequenced curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff regularly check what students can remember and use careful questioning to support them.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are calm, and pupils work hard; behaviour is lively, happy and friendly on the playground.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well and are supported by knowledgeable and well-trained staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying hardly happens, and pupils feel safe with adults always available to help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure staff are well trained to spot signs of neglect and abuse. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school, recognizing the family feel and care their children receive.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate additional learning opportunities like learning woodwind and brass instruments from Year 2 to Year 6.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are kind, caring, and supportive. Staff are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Careful questioning and regular checks help students remember their learning in subjects like mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers are not clear about the precise knowledge they want pupils to learn in a few subjects.
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Fulford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 92 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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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At Fulford, we support a committed collaboration between the home and the school.
Every part of the curriculum is appreciated and investigated in our school in order to expand the students' knowledge and comprehension of the outside world and provide them the necessary emotional and practical skills.
Our school's mission is centred on our motto, "A place to smile, hand in hand inspiring a love of learning."
We are excited to share our small rural school, which is located in a stunning rural setting, with you and your children. It has lovely students, a knowledgeable and compassionate staff, supportive parents, and a solid and exciting curriculum.
Parents' and kids' visits are very welcome and should be scheduled through the school office.
Year 6 students lead a tour of the school during this meeting along with all of the staff.
The possibility of time in class prior to enrollment is one of the arrangements for students who transfer to the school at other points in the school year.
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At Fulford, we support a committed collaboration between the home and the school.
Every part of the curriculum is appreciated and investigated in our school in order to expand the students' knowledge and comprehension of the outside world and provide them the necessary emotional and practical skills.
Our school's mission is centred on our motto, "A place to smile, hand in hand inspiring a love of learning."
We are excited to share our small rural school, which is located in a stunning rural setting, with you and your children. It has lovely students, a knowledgeable and compassionate staff, supportive parents, and a solid and exciting curriculum.
Parents' and kids' visits are very welcome and should be scheduled through the school office.
Year 6 students lead a tour of the school during this meeting along with all of the staff.
The possibility of time in class prior to enrollment is one of the arrangements for students who transfer to the school at other points in the school year.
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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-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 15 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 109 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 33% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.8% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 6.9 | Well 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 | 105 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 75% 14 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 4 | 9.38% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 110 6 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 89% 14 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.87% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 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 | 75% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.58% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fulford Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1