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Ludham Primary School and Nursery
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Ludham Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Ludham NR29 5QN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff deliver the school’s chosen phonics and reading programmes very well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils access a range of high-quality learning opportunities. They learn and achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Formal written planning is still in development in a few subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn to read quickly and fluently. This starts with the youngest children in the Nursery and Reception class.
Support for Falling Behind: Those who need extra support to catch up in their reading get precise and effective support from well-trained staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: When a few pupils struggle to regulate their behaviour, staff deal with issues calmly, kindly and effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs coordinator has significantly improved the school’s engagement with external agencies to try and get additional support for pupils with the most complex needs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have ensured that there is good-quality staff training about how to be vigilant to signs of concern.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say it takes a little while to solve bullying disputes but they trust staff to help them.
Parent Feedback: Most parents feel that leaders and staff go above and beyond to support their children.
Parental Involvement: Parents are effusive in the improvements brought since the headteacher arrived.
Teacher Engagement: Staff collaborate proactively with each other to best support pupils in their care.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff use strategies appropriately, and most pupils access lessons successfully and learn well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In more recent months, there have been some short-term staffing absences.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to establish monitoring systems to ensure that they have a precise, accurate and up-to-date picture of provision.
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Ludham Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 105 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the faculty, students, parents, and governors at Ludham Primary School and Nursery. I hope our website provides you with some insight into what it's like to attend our school. In the centre of the Norfolk Broads, in the picturesque village of Ludham, is where you'll find Ludham Primary School and Nursery. Our school is a joyful, alive, and friendly community. All of our kids and their families' safety and welfare are important to us. The aim of our website, is to share with you, the many achievements and successes of our enthusiastic and hardworking children, as well as to provide you with a range of useful information that enables you to share in the life and learning of our school. We think that when kids are content and feel appreciated, they learn better. Our goal is to give every student the finest education possible in a welcoming, encouraging environment. In order to ensure that high quality teaching, learning, and assessment opportunities are always at the heart of everything we do, we provide a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum where staff and students collaborate. Additionally, we provide a wide selection of enrichment activities that we hope will inspire and motivate all of our kids. In order for you to actively engage in your child's education, we at Ludham Primary School and Nursery invite you to a variety of events such learning review meetings, parent workshops, and special days. For information on how and when you can join us, please refer to our school schedule and newsletters. We sincerely hope you enjoy looking around our school website. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas for how we could be of assistance to you, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 25.8 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 109 |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 93 | 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 | 71% | 46.19% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 107 8 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 94 | 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% 28 | 55.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.78% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 99 3 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 89 | 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 | 42% 25 | 51.55% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 102 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 83 | 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 | 67% | 46.88% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.77% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ludham Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1