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John Rankin Junior School
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Previous inspection grade Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
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Foundational Skills: Teachers evaluate learning accurately, building systematically on skills and knowledge
Success of the Curriculum: Disadvantaged pupils make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' writing is not as strong as their reading and mathematics
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Effective help through support during lessons and specific programmes
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils describe lessons as ‘fun’ and ‘influencing’, behaviour is consistently good
Support for SEND Pupils: The attendance of disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND has improved strongly and is now close to the national average
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; staff receive regular training and updates
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders undertake rigorous checks on staff, governors, and visitors
Parent Feedback: Parents reported that they are extremely pleased with the quality of teaching and support
Parental Involvement: Very large majority of parents are pleased with the information about their child’s progress
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils across the school are making good progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers evaluate learning accurately, impacting student progress positively
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John Rankin Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.

It has 358 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.

At this school, 55% 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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Snobe grade
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 7-11 3-11 3-7
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 23.7 - 21.8
Proficient Math 104 111 -
Proficient Read 106 107 -
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 104 93 97
Reading 106 95 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 55% 50.44% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 8.46% 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 -1.1 Below Average
Writing -1.8 Below Average
Maths -3 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 1 100 96
Reading 107 2 101 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 67% 7 61.82% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 1 11.95% 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 2.0 Above Average
Writing 0.2 Average
Maths -0.3 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 95 94
Reading 105 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 60% 2 62.33% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 11.87% 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 Above Average
Writing 1 Above Average
Maths 0.3 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 93 93
Reading 106 94 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% 57.24% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 9.79% 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 0.4 Average
Writing -2.2 Below Average
Maths -2.1 Below Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Rankin Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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