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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Primary
- Kelsale cum Carlton IP17 2NP
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils love to read and they use the strategies taught to them to help them read unfamiliar words.
Success of the Curriculum: Children enter Early Years Foundation Stage with skills and knowledge expected for their age. They make excellent progress in the Reception class.
Areas Needing Improvement: Marking in writing does not always make it clear to pupils how to improve their writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils now make good progress from their individual starting points especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: The school checks the progress of this group carefully and the school’s information indicates that they make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is impeccable both in class and around the school. Everyone in school treats each other with respect, care and dignity.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make expected progress and are fully included in all learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that there is no bullying in school and school records support their view. They understand the difference between bullying and falling out with friends.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel very safe in school and have an appropriate understanding of risk. They know how to keep themselves free from danger.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly happy with the care and education the school provides for their children.
Parental Involvement: The headteacher inspires all members of the school community to do their best. The school is a happy and caring community.
Outdoor Facilities: The school’s curriculum is a key strength and it makes optimum use of beautiful school grounds.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers frequently check pupils' understanding in lessons and provide effective personalized feedback.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is mainly good, some is outstanding and a small amount requires improvement. In the best lessons work is carefully planned to match pupils’ different abilities and pupils are challenged to think deeply thus enabling them to make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Observations of the quality of teaching and learning are accurate and now link more closely with systems to manage teachers’ performance.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers mark pupils’ work regularly and leave positive comments. Comments about pupils' writing are not always closely linked to the style of writing being asked of pupils.
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About Us
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 163 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 25.8 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 74% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.06% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 110 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 82% 14 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 13 | 8.08% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 93 | 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 | 68% 3 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 8 | 7.89% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 109 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 87 | 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 | 71% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 7.24% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1