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Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery
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Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Old Buckenham NR17 1RH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders' actions are improving achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Consistent approach to teaching phonics; early reading expertise
Success of the Curriculum: Rich, ambitious, improves knowledge and vocabulary
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders for other subjects lack clear understanding of teaching quality and outcomes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need better delivery methods
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are rising in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is well planned and monitored closely.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and behave well in a harmonious environment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Wide range of modern and classic texts read by Year 6
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support for pupils not practising reading regularly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Inclusive environment, high expectations, mutual respect
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is highly effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Full inclusion, effective individual plans, confident pupils
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; staff address incidents swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well cared for in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding, positive culture
Parental Involvement: Parent workshops and 'stay and play' sessions are organized.
Parent Feedback: Positive comments from parents
Parent Feedback: Many parents praise the school's provision but some have concerns about communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of lunchtime and after-school clubs enhance sporting and creative development.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich curriculum with clubs and after-school activities
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan learning that enables most pupils to make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Close monitoring of teaching ensures consistency.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers valued, receive strong support and training
Teaching Staff Challenges: High staff turnover has presented challenges.
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About Us
Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 194 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | 20.6 | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 103 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 106 | 105 |
| 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 | 100 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 93 | 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 | 52% | 46.19% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -3 | Below 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 | 100 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 6 | 94 | 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 | 38% 23 | 55.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.78% | 9.69% |
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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 89 | 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 | 61% 6 | 51.55% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.5% | 9.14% |
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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 83 | 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% | 46.88% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.77% | 8.17% |
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 | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1