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Loose Primary School
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- Loose ME15 9UW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught consistently well from an early stage, with pupils practicing increasingly complex sounds in words.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and coherently planned, with strong focus in subjects like physical education and art.
Areas Needing Improvement: Newer areas of the curriculum need to be more securely embedded in pupils’ long-term memories.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use regular assessment to diagnose precisely which sounds pupils need to revisit.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional small group or one-to-one tutoring and more frequent opportunities to read to adults are provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ attitudes to learning are mature; they respect teachers and apply themselves conscientiously in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have provided training for all staff to adapt the curriculum so that all pupils, including those with SEND, attain as well as they can.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have created a culture of vigilance where all staff know the signs of abuse or neglect and follow up quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and say they will talk to a teacher if they have concerns, including online concerns.
Parent Feedback: Feedback from parents and carers is considered through their responses to Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extra-curricular clubs such as netball, choir and dance available.
Outdoor Facilities: Early years environment includes activities outdoors, contributing to children’s individual interests and needs.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders ensure that teachers receive focused professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are supported by specialist teachers and subject leaders to break the curriculum down into smaller steps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors reviewed teaching expertise and leadership development as part of the deep dive.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some curriculums have only recently been further developed, needing more embedding in practice.
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About Us
Loose Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 661 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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One of the most crucial decisions any parent must make is selecting the best school for their child.
At Loose Primary School, we have a strong commitment to giving each student in our care with the ideal balance of intellectual challenge, moral development, and enrichment.
At Loose, we lay the groundwork for a life in a successful, joyful environment where everyone holds themselves to a high standard, values one another, and works hard to achieve success.
We are a school that the entire student body, faculty, administration, parents, and governors are happy to call home.
We trust the details in our prospectus will be useful to you.
However, it is impossible to portray the warm, welcoming environment of the school or the staff's dedication and passion.
The only way is to experience it firsthand.
Do not be reluctant to schedule a visit to the school.
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At Loose Primary School, we have a strong commitment to giving each student in our care with the ideal balance of intellectual challenge, moral development, and enrichment.
At Loose, we lay the groundwork for a life in a successful, joyful environment where everyone holds themselves to a high standard, values one another, and works hard to achieve success.
We are a school that the entire student body, faculty, administration, parents, and governors are happy to call home.
We trust the details in our prospectus will be useful to you.
However, it is impossible to portray the warm, welcoming environment of the school or the staff's dedication and passion.
The only way is to experience it firsthand.
Do not be reluctant to schedule a visit to the school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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A
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 16.9 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 110 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 60% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.01% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 72% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 11.56% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Loose Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
