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John Hellins Primary School
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John Hellins Primary School
- Primary
- Potterspury NN12 7PG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and plan creative, engaging lessons that help pupils make very strong progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is highly creative, broad, and balanced, meeting pupils' needs effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to improve pupils’ writing progress by the end of Year 6 to match the high standards in reading and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve high standards, significantly above the national average, in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly identify pupils at risk of falling behind and implement effective measures to ensure strong progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is excellent in lessons and breaktimes, and they are highly motivated by their lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong and they make similar progress to other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders report no bullying and staff would deal with it well and promptly if it occurred.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The highest standards of well-being for pupils are established and sustained.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that children are safe in school and the well-being of pupils is paramount.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with parents and outside agencies to ensure all pupils are safe.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of extra-curricular sporting activities resulting in increased participation.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have deep curriculum understanding, delivering fun and engaging lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide clear explanations and excellent feedback, contributing to very strong pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; professional development drives continuous improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous monitoring of standards allows teachers to reflect and take risks safely in their teaching.
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About Us
John Hellins Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 208 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 100% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to John Hellins Primary School and to the John Hellins webpage. In Potterspury, South Northamptonshire, we are a very successful country school where we think the kids should be at the centre of everything we do. We have 170 beautiful kids, ranging in age from four to eleven. They stay with us for seven years, learning while having fun, paying attention, and taking advantage of all that our school has to offer. Our guiding principle is straightforward: we all aim to "be the best we can be" in all facets of school life. Because everything we do is inspiring, thrilling, and engaging, we all have high expectations and meet our demanding goals. Our school is brimming with vitality, excitement, creativity, and direction. We believe in maintaining a healthy balance and work and play hard to produce excellent achievements. Along with classes that are designed to challenge each kid, we will host our own Strictly John Hellins ballroom dancing competition, practise for top finishes in athletic competitions, create stunning artwork, and have fun building daisy chains on the playground. Our neighbourhood is proud of us, our staff is outstanding, and our parents are encouraging. To be the greatest that we can be, we are all striving toward the same objective.
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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 |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | - | 10 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 110 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 100 | 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 | 100% | 56.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 8.44% | 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 | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 111 5 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 4 | 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 | 96% 17 | 58.3% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 9 | 9.01% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | 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 5 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 90 | 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 | 79% 10 | 55.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 9 | 8.81% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 111 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 90 | 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 | 89% | 52.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.76% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.6 | Well Above 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 - 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 Hellins Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1