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Olivers Battery Primary School
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- Olivers Battery SO22 4HP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is strong, with Year 1 pupils reaching the expected standard in the national phonics screening check.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are provided with a broad and balanced curriculum that engages them.
Areas Needing Improvement: More challenging tasks needed for the most-able pupils, especially in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many pupils are making accelerated progress in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Learning and support assistants provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite and courteous, and are eager to take on responsibilities.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs are supported effectively by skilled learning support assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances of bullying are rare, and teachers deal with any poor behaviour quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to keep healthy through the school's detailed curriculum.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents agree that the school is well led and managed.
Parental Involvement: Parents have opportunities to share learning with their children, such as Year 6 pupils presenting a performance to parents.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extracurricular activities, including dance, coding, and craft clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have received useful and effective training for leadership roles, leading to rapid improvements in teaching and learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching across the school leads to good rates of progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders' evaluations of teaching and learning are secure, with feedback ensuring continuous improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders do not have a comprehensive understanding of standards across the school.
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About Us
Olivers Battery Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 222 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your family to Oliver's Battery School. As a school community, we hope to make all new members feel welcome and look forward to working with you over the forthcoming years. Oliver's Battery Primary School is a thriving community with happy, confident and kind children whose passion for learning shines through in everything they do. We work hard with our community to ensure their school is the very best it can be. Our children are proud of their school and all the things that make it so special. We are very fortunate to have superb outdoor spaces, a recently upgraded building, strong links with partnership schools, a fun, engaging and broad curriculum, our own forest school and some of the best teachers and support staff!. As a team, we are committed to developing a coherent, flexible and enriched curriculum which raises aspirations, drives ambition, and secures high standards in all areas. Opportunities that are provided for our children are relevant to their needs both now and in the future. Our children who are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, resilient and confident learners for life. Close partnerships with parents are key to giving your child the best possible start to their school career and by working together we will ensure the best possible outcomes for your child.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.7 | - | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 101 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 78% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.18% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 107 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 85% 6 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 8 | 11.36% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 105 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 79% 3 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 4 | 11.54% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -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 | 106 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 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 | 82% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 10.67% | 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 | 6.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Olivers Battery Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
