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Great Linford Primary School
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Great Linford Primary School
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- Great Linford MK14 5BL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well and pupils use their decoding and comprehension skills with confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders and governors have ensured that pupils benefit from a rich curriculum that supports their academic, social and emotional growth and development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations for pupils’ presentation of their work, including handwriting, are inconsistent.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of key stage 2, pupils attain highly and make excellent progress in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders teach pupils who are struggling or at risk of falling behind, especially in Year 6. This is very successful.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, showing respect and consideration.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with SEND is very strong, ensuring they make rapid progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand and feel safe; staff swiftly address any bullying concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with robust training and information provided to staff, parents, and carers.
Parent Feedback: Parents are unanimous in their praise for the school and its staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the workshops, induction events, resources, and the time given by staff.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of activities covering music, dance, sport, board games, and art.
Outdoor Facilities: Children make very good use of the newly refurbished outdoor area.
Teacher Engagement: All staff are proud to be part of the school and benefit from excellent support and training.
Impact on Student Progress: Most teachers display high expectations for pupils’ progress and attainment, leading to rapid progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is used effectively to identify pupils at risk of falling behind and ensure actions are taken.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff still require support in planning and delivering some activities.
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About Us
Great Linford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 341 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
|
C-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | - | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 53% | 53.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.6% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 107 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 89 | 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 | 76% 2 | 56.5% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 2 | 9.59% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 107 4 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 85 | 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% 6 | 52.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.98% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 103 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 84 | 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 | 72% | 50.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.29% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Linford Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1