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Heacham Junior School
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- Heacham PE31 7EJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is now a focus, and pupils make good progress with structured programmes and emphasis on number fluency in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The forest school provision is effective and closely linked to the core curriculum, offering hands-on activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop long-term curriculum planning to ensure pupils build on knowledge year-to-year and enhance reasoning skills in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain in line with national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics, making strong progress especially in writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND are well integrated and receive good-quality support to access the same learning as peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive relationships with staff and engage enthusiastically in teamwork activities, showing strong behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive effective in-class support with high-quality teaching and active parental involvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding procedures are well known among staff, and there is a high priority on pupil safety with tenacious support efforts.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Forest school sessions contribute significantly to pupils' confidence and emotional well-being, promoting resilience and teamwork.
Parent Feedback: Parents note the positive impact of forest school provisions on their children’s confidence.
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively involved in planning for their children, especially those with SEND, contributing to better support and integration.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils experience many activities beyond the school site, including joint events with other schools and performances at local venues.
Outdoor Facilities: The forest school area, equipped with resources like zip wires and places for climbing, is a crucial asset fostering outdoor learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive continuous professional development opportunities and share good practices through collaboration with other schools.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching practices have resulted in increased progress rates for pupils across the school, with particular improvement in reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New standardized tests and individualized development programs for teachers have significantly improved teaching quality and pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The school still needs to consolidate consistent reasoning skills across the trust to further improve teaching outcomes.
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About Us
Heacham Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 101 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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D-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | 21.3 | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 105 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 70% | 46.19% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 3.88% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 103 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 63% 2 | 55.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 6.78% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 102 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 61% 4 | 51.55% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 5 | 5.5% | 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 | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4 | 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 | 102 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 83 | 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 | 65% | 46.88% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.77% | 8.17% |
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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
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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 Heacham Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
