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New Marston Primary School
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New Marston Primary School
- Primary
- Oxford OX3 0AY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have placed great importance on pupils learning to read from an early age. All staff are well trained to teach phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils study a wide range of topics across the curriculum. They like the exciting trips that support their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching does not always build fully on what pupils know and remember from their previous work in some subjects, for example in history.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Adults are able to spot when pupils fall behind and give extra help when it is needed.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff and pupils share a love of reading. Adults are able to spot when pupils fall behind and give extra help when it is needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in class. They move around the school politely and with respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers adapt lessons to ensure these pupils can learn well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust that staff will keep them safe. They told inspectors that bullying does not happen at this school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders assess risks around the school and ensure that the school is a secure and safe place to be.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View. Leaders take appropriate action based on feedback.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers say that leaders give them time to carry out their work. Staff appreciate the efforts by the leadership team to consider their work-life balance.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff and pupils share a love of reading. Adults are able to spot when pupils fall behind and give extra help when it is needed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders place much importance on providing the right training for staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to ensure that teaching in the wider curriculum builds effectively on pupils’ previous knowledge.
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About Us
New Marston Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 284 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Our school is exceptional.
Being a part of our school makes us proud.
Our learners benefit from the diversity of our languages and cultures in the classroom.
To meet the challenges of a world that is changing quickly, we will give our kids strong learning skills.
Children graduate from our school as self-assured, aspirational, and independent learners prepared for a world that is changing quickly.
Children are socially adept.
We will use the school setting and neighbourhood resources to enhance the educational experience for our kids.
Our curriculum is engaging and enjoyable, and it makes excellent use of the school's resources, grounds, and neighbourhood.
Children participate in the community, and the community participates in the school.
Since our curriculum is built around the interests of the students, they are involved in topic selection to the greatest extent possible.
We encourage autonomous learning in our students.
In addition to teaching them how to solve problems and continuously work toward their goals, we encourage our students to actively participate in their learning and triumphs.
All throughout the school, students are assigned unique responsibilities, such as serving as Prefects in Year 6, voting on issues in the Eco and School Councils, being Community Stars (assisting the community), and serving as House Captains.
Through training and visits to other classes and institutions, our staff members are dedicated to advancing their own skills on a constant basis.
All of our FS and KS1 courses have outside spaces because we recognise the value of outdoor learning. It is a secure school.
With Friendship Time, House activities, and Take Over Day, New Marston offers excellent opportunities to meet people from other parts of the school. "Our kids enjoy going to school because they get good care and instruction," says the parent. "The atmosphere in your school is really welcoming." "We have beautiful school grounds and playgrounds for the children to play and learn in."
As a component of the River Learning Trust, New Marston Primary School is located.
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Our school is exceptional.
Being a part of our school makes us proud.
Our learners benefit from the diversity of our languages and cultures in the classroom.
To meet the challenges of a world that is changing quickly, we will give our kids strong learning skills.
Children graduate from our school as self-assured, aspirational, and independent learners prepared for a world that is changing quickly.
Children are socially adept.
We will use the school setting and neighbourhood resources to enhance the educational experience for our kids.
Our curriculum is engaging and enjoyable, and it makes excellent use of the school's resources, grounds, and neighbourhood.
Children participate in the community, and the community participates in the school.
Since our curriculum is built around the interests of the students, they are involved in topic selection to the greatest extent possible.
We encourage autonomous learning in our students.
In addition to teaching them how to solve problems and continuously work toward their goals, we encourage our students to actively participate in their learning and triumphs.
All throughout the school, students are assigned unique responsibilities, such as serving as Prefects in Year 6, voting on issues in the Eco and School Councils, being Community Stars (assisting the community), and serving as House Captains.
Through training and visits to other classes and institutions, our staff members are dedicated to advancing their own skills on a constant basis.
All of our FS and KS1 courses have outside spaces because we recognise the value of outdoor learning. It is a secure school.
With Friendship Time, House activities, and Take Over Day, New Marston offers excellent opportunities to meet people from other parts of the school. "Our kids enjoy going to school because they get good care and instruction," says the parent. "The atmosphere in your school is really welcoming." "We have beautiful school grounds and playgrounds for the children to play and learn in."
As a component of the River Learning Trust, New Marston Primary School is located.
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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 | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 16.2 | 6.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 101 | 88 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 101 | 98 |
| 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 94 | 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 | 57% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 96 | 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 | 71% 3 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 7 | 10.7% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.7 | Well 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 74% | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well 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 | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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 | - | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.89% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at New Marston Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1