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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 Good
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Foundational Skills: Pupils develop a love of reading, taught phonics from Nursery and read books matched to the sounds they learn.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have identified key information and sequenced essential knowledge well in nearly all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects like art, key knowledge isn't as clear and checks are less accurate.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers provide additional support to help pupils catch up where needed, ensuring understanding builds over time.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers check pupils’ understanding precisely and provide additional support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils listen intently and are respectful of adults and each other. They have a clear sense of right and wrong.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify needs early and provide highly effective adaptations, like signing for communication.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults deal with rare bullying incidents sensitively, and pupils actively promote online safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Clear routines and warm relationships create a calm and purposeful learning environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are proud of the school and its inclusive environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs including netball, music lessons, and choir, with opportunities to perform and compete.
Teacher Engagement: Subject leaders ensure all staff are well trained. Teachers check understanding precisely.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use precise checks to build confidence and understanding in most subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure rigorous checks across most subjects, but some need improvement.
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John Hampden Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.

It has 453 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 77% 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 Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Requires Improvement
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.9 25.8 10.4
Proficient Math 107 108 102
Proficient Read 109 109 105
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 107 93 97
Reading 109 94 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 77% 54.36% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 18% 8% 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 Above Average
Writing 1.2 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 96 96
Reading 109 3 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 84% 9 61.94% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 10.7% 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 3.9 Well Above Average
Writing 1.6 Above Average
Maths 2.1 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 107 1 94 94
Reading 106 1 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 75% 2 61.34% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 2 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 1.2 Above Average
Writing 0.6 Average
Maths 2.5 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 106 96 93
Reading 107 97 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 73% 59.54% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 18% 9.89% 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 2.2 Above Average
Writing 0.1 Average
Maths 1.9 Above Average
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Hampden Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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