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Holland Haven Primary School
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Holland Haven Primary School
- Primary
- Tendring District CO15 5PP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Provision in early years has been improved with well-planned and organised indoor and outdoor areas.
Success of the Curriculum: Your curriculum is inspirational. You make very effective use of the local environment to bring learning alive.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the teaching of reading across the school, so that more pupils make rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour was excellent in lessons and around the school. Pupils get on together well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards have risen in key stage 2 mathematics, while reading outcomes have dipped in 2018.
Support for Falling Behind: Providing more opportunities for pupils to read with speed and fluency.
Support for SEND Pupils: You work hard to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective. Pupils were keen to tell me that they are safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is effective leadership of safeguarding, with appropriate training for leaders, teachers and governors.
Parent Feedback: Most parents were highly positive about all aspects of the school. Typical comments included, ‘She has grown in confidence and is thriving at school.’
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of subjects.
Teacher Engagement: You empower teachers to have ideas and promote their ideas across the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Newly qualified teachers feel very well supported and value their ideas being heard.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Ideas that prove successful are rapidly adopted across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In the most extreme cases, you have had to exclude pupils, but try hard to keep pupils in school.
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Holland Haven Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 403 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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I'd like to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors at Holland Haven Primary School.
One of the most significant decisions you'll make as a parent is probably selecting a school for your child.
At Holland Haven Primary School, we think that every child can succeed in a setting where they feel safe, engaged, and happy.
All of our kids must meet our high standards in all they do at school.
If a child is to succeed, the collaboration between family and school must exist.
We encourage parents to participate in classroom activities.
Our children are given the best possible start in life when there is a strong relationship and excellent communication between the home and the school.
You are more than welcome to come and visit if you would want to learn more about our school.
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One of the most significant decisions you'll make as a parent is probably selecting a school for your child.
At Holland Haven Primary School, we think that every child can succeed in a setting where they feel safe, engaged, and happy.
All of our kids must meet our high standards in all they do at school.
If a child is to succeed, the collaboration between family and school must exist.
We encourage parents to participate in classroom activities.
Our children are given the best possible start in life when there is a strong relationship and excellent communication between the home and the school.
You are more than welcome to come and visit if you would want to learn more about our school.
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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-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | 25.8 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 64% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.79% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 107 5 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 69% 20 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 8 | 10.71% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 49% 13 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 10% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 62% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.05% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 Holland Haven Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1