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North Kidlington Primary School
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North Kidlington Primary School
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- Kidlington OX5 2DA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan exciting English sessions, leading to high engagement in learning
Success of the Curriculum: Quality of teaching of writing is high; middle leaders improve teaching and learning effectively
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised with daily activities; strong phonics teaching supported by trained staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and interesting curriculum that matches pupils' needs and interests, fostering love for reading, math, and geography.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in mathematics at key stage 1 and consistent high basic skills in writing need improvement
Areas Needing Improvement: Written work in some subjects doesn't match English standards, needs enhancement.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil falling behind is swiftly identified and supported; no child slips through the net
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils understand and follow the behaviour policy well; classrooms are calm and focused on learning
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn reading quickly and confidently; skilled teachers enhance math learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Prompt small-group teaching ensures all pupils keep up in reading showing strong progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show enthusiasm, and collaborate in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes at key stage 2 in mathematics are above average, but key stage 1 outcomes need strengthening
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well and make good progress in the school
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled teachers adapt learning for pupils with SEND, ensuring strong progress from starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding with weekly soundbites; teachers address bullying concerns promptly
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A culture of vigilance permeates the school, ensuring a secure environment
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupil welfare is central; many opportunities provided to develop talents and interests.
Parent Feedback: Parents confirm their children are happy and well-known by staff; positive atmosphere noted
Parental Involvement: All parents who responded to Parent View would recommend the school
Parent Feedback: Parents value the strong home-school partnerships that support attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and trips enriches pupil experience, offering recorder lessons and dance festivals.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate collaboration and leaders' support for well-being.
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About Us
North Kidlington Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 302 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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, which was built in 1961, serves Kidlington's northern region as well as nearby settlements to the north. The school has attractive open grounds, and our buildings include two halls, spacious classrooms and a computer suite. to provide a high standard of learning and stimulate children's interests. to help children to become independent lifelong learners and good citizens. During our most recent OFSTED inspection in November 2018, North Kidlington School kept its overall grade of excellent. Because of their teachers' kindness and willingness to "assist us when we are suffering," students at North Kidlington expressed to the inspector why they enjoy attending. They enjoy a lot of things about school, such as the play areas, the sports possibilities, and the various field excursions they take. Parents and guardians attested to how content their kids are at school and how well the teachers are familiar with them. As one parent wrote: 'There is a very positive atmosphere, where all children are known well, valued, cared for, encouraged, taught well and praised for their varied achievements at all levels.' All parents who completed the Parent View section of the Ofsted online survey were in favour of the school. Everyone was happy with the Inspection report, and we are now putting a lot of effort into making even more advancements.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | - | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 67% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 109 3 | 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 | 62% | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 62% 3 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below 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 | 106 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 65% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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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 North Kidlington Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
