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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH9 2SA
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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 |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils' rapid progress, interest, and confidence in learning numbers and solving problems reflect strong subject leadership and teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has widened learning experiences provided for pupils and further enhanced their achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: You have rightly identified that pupils’ ability to spell words accurately is a weaker aspect of their writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ reading skills are also being developed well, with most pupils making at least good progress from their different starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide additional ‘nurture’ support to help pupils with social and emotional needs develop confidence and sustain good learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say that they enjoy school and appreciate the way teachers encourage good behaviour and assist those who need extra help.
Support for SEND Pupils: Middle leaders ensure that additional funds are used effectively to raise the achievement of disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff sustain a strong culture of safeguarding. Keeping pupils safe lies at the heart of the caring relationships that adults promote across the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The large majority of parents appreciate the school's caring environment making their children feel safe and valued members of their class.
Parent Feedback: Parents welcome the school’s caring Christian values and would recommend the school to their friends.
Parental Involvement: You support, guide, and encourage parents so more feel able to help their children learn by reading regularly at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Observations of children’s learning in Reception classes showed their enthusiastic engagement in the widened range of learning experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value pupils' ideas and help them learn. Staff provide specialist training for improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils’ rapid progress in mathematics reflects strong teaching and leadership.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor the performance of the school and provide specialist training to maintain teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further work needs to be done to help pupils write at greater depth and spell words accurately.
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About Us
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 421 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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 am delighted to introduce you to Moordown St. John's Church of England Primary School (which became an Academy within the Bournemouth Septenary Trust on 1st December 2015) and as Head teacher I welcome you on behalf of the pupils, staff and governors to our Church School serving the community of Moordown and Parish of St. John's. I sincerely hope you enjoy browsing through our website and learn a little bit about life at Moordown St. Johns Church of England Primary School. Since "partnership" is one of our main goals, it is crucial that the parents of our students think of Moordown St. John's as "their" school. The more closely we can work together to advance your child's education, the more we can both benefit. We are quite proud of our school, and the development, success, and general happiness of our students are of utmost importance to us. Every child should realise their full potential and graduate from Moordown St. John's prepared to be lifelong learners eager to love learning, accept civic responsibility, and be ambitious in everything they do. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to phone us. You are also welcome to schedule a visit to the school so you may observe us in action.
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Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BH9 2SA
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 20.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 109 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 77% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.76% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 108 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 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 | 92% 1 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 2 | 10% | 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 | 2.3 | Above 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 | 108 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 83 | 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 | 93% 8 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 5 | 9.87% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 108 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 82 | 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 | 85% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 7.92% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
