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Hellingly Community Primary School
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Hellingly Community Primary School
- Primary
- Hellingly BN27 4DS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| 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 a strength, setting firm foundations for high outcomes.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and interesting, promoting personal development exceptionally well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for boys to write independently in the early years need enhancement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes have improved, with students making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders quickly act on underachievement, ensuring effective catch-up actions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is now good in lessons and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Appropriate provision and positive impact through collaboration with outside agencies ensure good progress for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective policies and processes keep pupils safe, and most pupils believe any bullying incidents are handled effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' welfare is the school's highest priority. Regular training and strong agency links support this.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents believe the school is well-led and managed and would recommend it.
Teacher Engagement: High expectations and strong subject knowledge characterize teaching, leading to higher levels of engagement.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent and constructive feedback helps pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessments ensure pupils who fall behind receive effective support to catch up.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some adults could have higher expectations for more challenging pupils.
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About Us
Hellingly Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 199 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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Thank you for visiting Hellingly Community Primary School. Our flourishing village school, where our devoted faculty make learning pleasant and fascinating, is one of our greatest accomplishments. Hellingly is a vibrant, active, diligent, and compassionate community school. You will discover that we have a strong commitment to learning and are willing to collaborate with you to give your kids the greatest possibilities possible. Everyone in our school is held to a high standard, and we have high expectations of them. Our high expectations are supported by mutual respect, tolerance, and regard for others, which enables us all to succeed and contribute to the school as a whole. We have a very solid community, and our parents and the governing body are always very supportive. As you learn more about our school and our first-rate facilities, I hope you will find the material on our website to be useful. The Class Pages provide an overview of what you will learn throughout the year, and our Prospectus contains useful information about attending Hellingly. Come take a look around; that's the greatest way to learn more. Make an appointment today, and we will be happy to show you around.
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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-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | - | 27.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 110 |
| 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 | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 52% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.59% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 104 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 96 | 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 | 73% 16 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.37% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 101 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 97 | 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 | 57% 2 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.47% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 55% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.77% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 - 2nd Sep 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hellingly Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
