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John Gulson Primary School
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John Gulson Primary School
- Primary
- Coventry CV1 4HB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised with phonics taught well starting in Nursery.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum planned logically, enriching pupils' lives and helping them succeed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in creative arts and early years curriculum needs enhancement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, reading prioritized, confidence and fluency increasing.
Support for Falling Behind: The school supports pupils, including those with SEND, effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, school is calm and orderly, pupils listen well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong support for SEND pupils, ensuring they are happy, safe, and thriving.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying not seen as an issue; school ensures pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions; school involves community.
Extracurricular Activities: Wealth of clubs, visitors, and visits enrich pupils’ lives.
Outdoor Facilities: Vibrant outdoor learning sessions enhance curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know what to teach and adapt lessons well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils learn and consolidate knowledge effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in assessment within lessons.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment used well in core subjects but needs consistency elsewhere.
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About Us
John Gulson Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 460 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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 hope you find this website useful. It should help to give you information about the school, what it is trying to do and how it is organised. At John Gulson School we value support from parents. We believe that parents and school working together will help us to ensure high standards of achievement and behaviour. Working in partnership with parents, we seek to provide the very best education for each child. In the last inspection the school was praised for this partnership. This website is just one of many ways we will be communicating with you. Parents are welcome to visit the school, to join in the many school activities. Your views and suggestions are welcomed. To work collaboratively to enhance all pupils' entitlement to the whole curriculum. To respect the rare diversity of social and cultural backgrounds of our school. To work so that each child realises his/her full educational potential.
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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 |
A
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B-
|
A+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | 25.8 | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 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 | 100 | 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 | 47% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.95% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 49% 1 | 58.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.16% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 48% | 59.04% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.86% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 103 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 91 | 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 | 48% | 52.31% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.23% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Gulson Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1