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Old Newton Church of England Primary School
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Old Newton Church of England Primary School
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- Old Newton with Dagworth IP14 4PJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading resources have been updated with high-quality texts, and pupils use reading activity cards to practice greater depth.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils appreciate the broad curriculum and engage enthusiastically in extra-curricular activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities for writing at length, especially in lower key stage 2, are needed.
Support for Falling Behind: Parents attended calculation presentations to support homework, thus accelerating progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ attitudes to learning are extremely positive, and they take great pride in their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress for key stage 2 pupils in mathematics and reading needs improvement but steps are being taken.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school uses detailed and accurate assessments to track pupil progress and involves parents actively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, especially online, and staff are vigilant thanks to appropriate training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School premises are secure, and pupils are always appropriately supervised.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly positive about the inclusive, caring nature of the school.
Parental Involvement: Regular communication keeps parents included in their children's learning progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage enthusiastically in a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are proactive in embedding challenge and stretching pupils' learning.
Impact on Student Progress: High level of challenge using model texts and literature; however, more long-writing opportunities needed.
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Old Newton Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 83 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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Old Newton Primary School is a church-run institution and a particular place where children may learn, laugh, and make friends while also feeling respected as unique individuals.
We instil the foundation for acceptance and self-worth by emphasising the significance of moral and Christian principles, particularly "Peace, Kindness, Self-Control, Patience, Faithfulness, and Love."
To help the kids realise their full potential in a world that is constantly changing, we collaborate with parents and the neighbourhood.
enable students to explore the larger world through connections with the local community and church.
enable all students to get the most out of their education in order to be ready for the challenges of a constantly changing world.
Every school in the Tilian Partnership is based on Christian principles.
Being church-affiliated schools, we take special care to be places where everyone is valued and respected, where kids are encouraged to realise their full potential, and where they are given a solid foundation for life.
Our Christian values—respect and responsibility, moderation and self-control, honesty and integrity, love and compassion, gratitude and contentment, patience and perseverance, peace and humility, loyalty and commitment, and forgiveness—form the basis of this structure.
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We instil the foundation for acceptance and self-worth by emphasising the significance of moral and Christian principles, particularly "Peace, Kindness, Self-Control, Patience, Faithfulness, and Love."
To help the kids realise their full potential in a world that is constantly changing, we collaborate with parents and the neighbourhood.
enable students to explore the larger world through connections with the local community and church.
enable all students to get the most out of their education in order to be ready for the challenges of a constantly changing world.
Every school in the Tilian Partnership is based on Christian principles.
Being church-affiliated schools, we take special care to be places where everyone is valued and respected, where kids are encouraged to realise their full potential, and where they are given a solid foundation for life.
Our Christian values—respect and responsibility, moderation and self-control, honesty and integrity, love and compassion, gratitude and contentment, patience and perseverance, peace and humility, loyalty and commitment, and forgiveness—form the basis of this structure.
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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 | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 23.6 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| 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 | 97 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 53% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4 | 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 | 102 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 95 | 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 | 64% 14 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.08% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 101 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 10 | 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 | 50% 17 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.89% | 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 | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 103 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 87 | 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 | 67% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.24% | 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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Old Newton Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1