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Gamlingay Village Primary
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Gamlingay Village Primary
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- Gamlingay SG19 3HD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress in reading and writing, achieving in line with national expectations by the end of Year 6.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-planned, providing a broad and balanced range of activities. Pupils enjoy learning and feel supported.
Foundational Skills: Reading shows strong improvements due to new teaching methods; maths needs more precise assessment.
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality curriculum supports preparation for secondary education.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure pupils make consistently good progress in mathematics across key stage 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics assessments need precision to address gaps.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional intervention groups support pupils making slower progress in mathematics effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour in class and at lunchtime is good; they have positive attitudes to learning and show resilience.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support helps close knowledge gaps and develop skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and focused lessons with positive interactions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and writing; for maths, decisive action was taken to address weak performance.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading consistently improved; some gaps remain in maths.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know their pupils and act quickly if they identify a need, ensuring good communication with all relevant parties.
Support for SEND Pupils: Specific needs accurately identified, enabling curriculum access.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; staff are trained and know precisely what to do if concerned about a pupil.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good communication with social care services, family support workers, and counsellors to improve pupil safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding with trusted adults and supportive systems.
Parent Feedback: Parents find staff approachable and appreciate the caring nature of the school, though some desire more information on children's learning.
Parental Involvement: Organizing reports and parent consultation sessions to ensure good feedback is given to parents.
Teacher Engagement: Quality of teaching is securely good, with effective questioning that deepens pupils' knowledge. Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Good progress in reading and writing; improved performance in mathematics due to targeted strategies.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on progress towards strategic targets; effective challenge and support from the trust.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value leadership's consideration of their views.
Impact on Student Progress: Reading achievements raised by staff training and coaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in lesson delivery quality; some staff need more opportunities to learn from the best practice.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Support staff need more training in communication effectiveness.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities for cultural and social development through activities like choir and trips.
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Gamlingay Village Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 400 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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Welcome to The Cam Academy Trust's Gamlingay Village Primary. We appreciate you taking the time to check out our website. We sincerely hope you find it to be an informative resource and that it gives you a clear picture of our active, energetic, and welcoming school. Gamlingay Village Primary is always changing to offer a rich, inclusive, and creative learning experience for everyone, and I'm proud to be the headteacher there. As a school, we make every effort to offer a challenging and enjoyable curriculum. We want to equip our kids with the knowledge and curiosity they'll need to be lifelong learners. Additionally, we make sure that the school's ethos and work promote, discuss, and live out basic British values. On our curriculum and classes page, you may find details on the curricula for each Key Stage. Every class has a unique ParentHub website to highlight student learning. All newsletters will be posted as soon as we can on the website. Please send us an email at [email protected] if you have any comments or recommendations. Choosing the correct school for your child is a very important decision, so if you are a prospective parent, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at [email protected] if you have any further concerns. This school expects all of its staff, volunteers, and visitors to share its commitment to promoting and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 19 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 102 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 101 | 110 |
| 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 | 102 | 97 | 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 | 51% | 55.21% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.3% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 105 6 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 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 | 78% 28 | 56.09% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 6 | 8.65% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 99 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 91 | 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 | 50% | 55.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.78% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
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 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 - 29th Aug 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gamlingay Village Primary
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
