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Newtown Linford Primary School
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Newtown Linford Primary School
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- Newtown Linford LE6 0AD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are cultivating a love of reading, extending from the youngest children and permeating all areas of the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from vibrant displays focused on supporting their recall of mathematical knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard at the end of key stages 1 and 2 needs to be increased.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff receive significant training and development, including modeling effective teaching of arithmetic.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show pride in their tolerant, welcoming school and demonstrate understanding of British values.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' achievement in phonics and reading is rapidly improving; however, mathematics outcomes have been lower than national averages.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with additional needs are well supported by skilled teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Anti-bullying messages are clearly communicated, and there are few incidents of challenging behavior.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has high expectations for pupil behavior and provides a safe and welcoming environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the support provided by classroom professionals and report high levels of satisfaction with the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved and their feedback is considered in school improvements.
Extracurricular Activities: Staff provide a range of opportunities for pupils to participate in charitable and fundraising activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly positive about the support provided by lead practitioners employed by the trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Monitoring of the quality of teaching focuses on planning's impact on pupils’ progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular staff meetings include a training element to share best practices.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Securing consistency in the provision of high-quality teaching throughout the school is now a key priority.
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About Us
Newtown Linford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 112 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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We succeed by being deliberate, self-assured, and working as a team. Every topic for every year group includes these headers to guide and organise all planning. All students, staff, and governors at our school must uphold these essential values. Every week, a Core Value is the focus of the assemblies, and children from each class who exhibit that Core Value are awarded unique certificates.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 19 | - |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 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 | 58% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.1% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below 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.
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 5 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 81% 21 | 63.64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 10.73% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below 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 | 101 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 60% 5 | 62.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.63% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 92 | 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 | 55% | 56.02% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.56% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newtown Linford Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1