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Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
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Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
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- Garboldisham IP22 2SE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Early reading and mathematics are prioritised and taught exceptionally well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have reviewed the curriculum extensively, ensuring pupils make connections across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, pupils remember activities rather than key knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is a strength with a high priority from Reception.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers regularly check learning and make adaptations to support pupils who need extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct and attitudes are exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have their needs met well with access to specialist professionals.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with policies and records in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know right from wrong and contribute to community life.
Parent Feedback: Considered the 44 responses to Ofsted Parent View, including free text comments.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have extensive after-school clubs, visits, sports and performing arts activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff speak highly of professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff are highly ambitious for pupils and themselves, promoting high achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and adaptations ensure teaching quality is high and meets pupil needs.
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About Us
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 73 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14 | 16.1 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 106 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 63% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 3.88% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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.
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.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1