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Little Parndon Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Little Parndon Primary School
Little Parndon Primary School
- Primary
- Harlow CM20 1PU
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Based on the inspection date: 07 June 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A new early reading programme helps pupils read step-by-step but misconceptions often go unnoticed.
Success of the Curriculum: Some curriculum plans lack ambition and clear structure, affecting student learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need better training to lead and teach subjects effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils do not always make the academic progress they should due to curriculum inconsistencies.
Support for Falling Behind: Older pupils still learning to read do not have books that match their reading stage.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Disruptive behaviour and unkindness sometimes reoccur; high expectations are not consistently established.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff lack information on how to effectively support pupils with complex SEND needs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that pupils and their families get the support they need to stay safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying occurs but is dealt with appropriately; however, unkind behaviour does sometimes recur.
Extracurricular Activities: Most pupils enjoy a range of after-school clubs, including dance and rock band.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils keep active with various activities organized during playtimes and lunchtimes.
Teacher Engagement: Many teachers have not received enough support and training to lead or teach subjects well.
Impact on Student Progress: Some subjects see better progress where teachers have stronger subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always know what they must teach or how best to help pupils understand new knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure staff have the knowledge and expertise to teach the full range of subjects effectively.
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About Us
Little Parndon Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 404 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Little Parndon Primary Academy.
With our school being embedded on our mission to shape futures through education, we ensure that every child has the best start to their academic lives. Our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience lead all of our decisions and ensure that all of our children develop into well-rounded members of our community, creating a culture within the school that is built on strong relationships.
We are passionate about the power of education and how it can transform lives. And, although we hold academic, music and sporting progress highly, there is equal regard for care, personal development and enjoyment.
At Little Parndon, we believe that we can always improve, we model the Growth Mind-set that we instil in our pupils. We hold our children at our core; every decision we make is with the impact on the child in mind. We take the best ideas from academies, schools, the independent sector and abroad. We pay close attention to educational and neuroscientific research. No individual element of our practice will be revolutionary but it will be the way in which ideas have been combined and embedded with rigour and simplicity that will allow us to be so strong.
We treat every child as an individual and they talk passionately about being part of a vibrant and exciting community, feeling safe and valued. Our children enjoy coming to school and we expect the very highest attendance. The quality of relationships is key to our school.
We are conscious that parents are the first and primary educators in a child’s life and we believe that building a close partnership with them is key to supporting a child’s development; communication is vital in this. We try to ensure that we are an open, honest school that encourages dialogue and participation from our community and stakeholders.
So for Little Parndon, it is about building a solid foundation for our children to grow. It is about giving them experiences that they would not gain in other settings. It is about celebrating diversity and differences, building moral values, keeping safe and healthy. We believe that by doing this, we will have a small impact on improving our community and the futures of our children.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 25.9 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 107 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 43% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.79% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 105 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 66% 10 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 8 | 10.71% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 105 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 9 | 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 | 76% 6 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 5 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | 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 | 110 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 113 | 93 | 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 | 82% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 9.05% | 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 | 10.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 7.7 | Well Above Average |
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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 Little Parndon Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
