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Grimoldby Primary School
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Grimoldby Primary School
- Primary
- Grimoldby LN11 8SW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well. Pupils read regularly and fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad and complemented by a range of extra-curricular activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: History and geography do not develop pupil skills well enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportions of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics were above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Intervention groups accelerate progress, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils display good attitudes to learning and can focus consistently on their work.
Support for SEND Pupils: The new special educational needs coordinator reviews progress and adapts provision, leading to good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff take prompt action if concerns arise.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's record-keeping is detailed and of high standard, ensuring pupils are safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive and express satisfaction with the new headteacher.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the termly updates about their child's progress and extra-curricular activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Range includes gardening, arts, crafts, and adventurous activities like residential visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Children participated in activities like tent pitching as part of their curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Training for all staff is promoted well by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check what pupils can do and use this to plan next learning steps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor lessons and scrutinize pupils' work to ensure good teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders do not check regularly on pupil progress in their subjects.
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Grimoldby Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 211 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 66% 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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Be a motivating and interesting learning environment where kids can feel at ease, secure, and cared for. Celebrate and value diversity and individuality in our school, in our community and in the wider world;. create a lifelong passion of learning and a thirst for knowledge; build compassionate, obedient, and self-assured people and lay a solid foundation for the future. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school directly if you have any questions.
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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-
|
C-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 25.8 | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 66% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 5.83% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 78% | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 7.65% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 105 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 94 | 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% 20 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.21% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 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 | 58% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Grimoldby Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1