Effectiveness of leadership and management	Good
Behaviour and attitudes	Good
Personal development	Good
Leadership and management	Good
Early years provision	Good
The quality of education	Requires Improvement

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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils have opportunities afforded by a well-balanced, rounded curriculum.

Foundational Skills: Pupils develop strong phonics skills but do not consistently develop strong critical reading skills.

Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching, learning and assessment need to be more consistently challenging across the wider curriculum.

Support for Falling Behind: Additional support can be provided if necessary, ensuring good progress.

Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and are enthusiastic learners.

Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in reading and writing is now making good, sustained progress, though some areas like maths need more challenge.

Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are making good progress.

Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff resolve issues quickly, maintaining pupil safety.

Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are stringent and meticulously followed.

Parent Feedback: Parents are unanimous in their support and appreciate staff's genuine care for pupils.

Parental Involvement: Parents express high confidence in how well the school is managed and how well their children are supported.

Extracurricular Activities: Pupils study and emulate the work of artists and receive specialist teaching in PE.

Outdoor Facilities: Focus on physical fitness and understanding of healthy lives.

Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations which pupils respond to very well.

Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide clear guidance supporting good progress in most curriculum areas.

Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular review and consistent tracking of pupils' progress ensure effective teaching quality.

Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not consistently stretch and extend pupils’ knowledge.

2023 13 September

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2018 08 February

Short inspection Good
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2014 21 May

Full inspection Good
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2013 25 April

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2013 31 January

Full inspection Requires Improvement
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2011 03 February

Full inspection Satisfactory
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2008 28 April

Full inspection Good
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2003 06 October

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Hawk Drive, Sandy, East of England SG19 2WA

Maple Tree Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.

It has 252 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.

At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

Headteacher/Principal Mrs Cath Bainbridge
Phase of Education Primary
School Type Foundation school
Gender Co-Ed
Age range 2-11 yr
School Size 250
Student Teacher Ratio 24 : 1
Expense per pupil £5,842
Year Founded 2000
Nursery provision Has Nursery Classes

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In order for each person to become numerate, literate, creative, curious, and caring while appreciating themselves and others, Maple Tree Primary School provides a happy, safe, secure, and engaging learning environment. Together with others in the neighbourhood, we strive to become a centre of excellence within our learning community while working to ensure the continued development of everyone. a sense of accomplishment and belonging in everything they do. possess the capacity to work both independently and cooperatively. has the capacity to deal with changes of any size. Aim high and fulfil their potential in every way. Recognize their place in the community and act responsibly. They feel respected by others and are aware of their own worth. feel inspired and eager to try many different kinds of adventures. collaborate to foster high standards and ongoing progress among students, parents, Governors, other schools, the local community, Pinnacle Trust, and LA.

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	Current Maple Tree Primary School Sandy SG19 2WA	Recommended Malvern Primary School Knowsley L14 6XA Verified View profile	John Donne Church of England Primary School Blunham MK44 3NL View profile
Phase of Education	Primary	Primary	Primary
Type	Local Authority Maintained Schools	Local Authority Maintained Schools	Local Authority Maintained Schools
Snobe grade	C	B-	C-
Ofset report	Good	Good	Requires Improvement
Age range	2-11	3-11	3-11

Gender	Co-Ed	Co-Ed	Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio	24.3	25.8	28
Proficient Math	103	108	101
Proficient Read	105	109	106
Grade 5 or above GCSE	-	-	-
Grade 5 or above A Level	-	-	-
Day Fees	-	-	-

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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	103	93	97
Reading	105	96	98

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Reading, writing and maths	School	LA	England
Pupils meeting the expected standard	55%	44.98%	55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	7%	3.93%	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	-0.4	Average
Writing	0.3	Average
Maths	-1.3	Below Average