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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised from early years onwards, with a phonics program delivered by well-trained staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum matches or exceeds national expectations; knowledge is sequenced to build understanding cumulatively.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few subjects need more consistent practice for pupils to remember and apply knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check reading regularly and support those needing additional help to catch up quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify students needing additional support for reading and help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably in lessons and social times, showing respect towards adults and peers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust staff to help with concerns, ensuring they feel and are kept safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes safe and respectful relationships with exceptional personal development programs.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents’ views influence decisions on inspections and are gathered through surveys.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils benefit from a wide range of additional activities and educational outings.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel very well supported and prioritize professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use a carefully constructed phonics program to build confident and fluent readers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils' reading regularly, identifying those who need additional support.
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Grafton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 436 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.

At this school, 73% 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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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-11 3-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 23.3 - 20.8
Proficient Math 105 111 106
Proficient Read 107 107 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 107 92 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 73% 57.64% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 9.09% 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 1.4 Above Average
Writing 3.1 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 107 1 89 96
Reading 107 2 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 82% 2 61.32% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 30% 2 12.66% 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 1.7 Above Average
Writing 2.3 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 108 87 94
Reading 109 1 88 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 84% 60.19% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 32% 11 14.11% 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 1.1 Above Average
Writing 2.7 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 108 91 93
Reading 108 91 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 84% 59.49% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 21% 12.44% 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 0.6 Average
Writing 1.2 Above Average
Maths 1.1 Above Average
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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 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Grafton Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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