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Little Bowden School
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- Harborough LE16 8AY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Improved the consistency of teaching by introducing a new literacy scheme in Reception and Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils take part in a wide range of curriculum activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Phonics teaching is consistently effective so that the proportion of pupils who achieve the expected standard in the phonics screening check is at least in line with the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Support and challenge for pupils do not rely too heavily on intervention sessions; pupils in all year groups are supported and challenged in the classroom.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are positive. They are polite and courteous around the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion of pupils who reached the expected standard in Year 1 phonics screening check has declined over the last three years.
Support for SEND Pupils: External agencies, including the educational psychologist and school nurse, are appropriately involved in safeguarding issues where necessary.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils speak confidently about the way in which the school deals with any incidents of bullying or racism, although they are quick to state that these are very rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding remains a critical element of the school’s work.
Parent Feedback: An overwhelming majority of parents and carers agreed their children are safe in school.
Parental Involvement: Parental engagement increased in child's learning due to additional resources.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils learn Mandarin and take part in a wide range of curriculum activities like cooking and wake and shake.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils attend Forest School and take part in visits out of school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have attended training to improve their practice in the teaching of letters and sounds.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers now make good use of performance information to plan learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders received training on analysing the performance of all pupils; rigorous monitoring includes observation of teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Disadvantaged pupils are not meeting the same standards as all pupils in school but projections are more positive.
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Little Bowden School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 372 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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Little Bowden is a school with about 400 students, both boys and girls, and it serves kids between the ages of four and eleven. The school building, which was constructed in 1907 and is situated on the border of the neighbourhood recreation area, has been expanded and improved, making it a comfortable place for both adults and children to work. The children at Little Bowden Primary School are at the centre of all we do in collaboration with parents. By providing a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, we foster a lifetime love of learning in a safe and secure atmosphere. Our goal is to raise joyful, self-assured children who will grow up to be compassionate citizens of the world. We encourage kids to lead active, healthy lifestyles and to feel ecologically conscious. We encourage kids to communicate clearly, build wholesome connections, and have the courage to question their own and others' assumptions. a variety of sporting experiences and possibilities for kids of all skill levels. The Ogden Trust and the University of Leicester foster excellence in science. pastoral care provided by a team of specialised teachers from Access to Learning. a Mandarin education programme backed by De Montfort University's Confucius Institute. The foundation of school life is provided by our basic principles.
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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 |
C
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B-
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C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 25.8 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 69% | 57.58% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.11% | 7.4% |
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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 106 1 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 99 | 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 | 70% 3 | 63.76% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 12 | 10.79% | 9.69% |
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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 98 | 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 | 73% 3 | 62.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 9.61% | 9.14% |
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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 70% | 56.2% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.48% | 8.17% |
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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Little Bowden School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1