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Paston Ridings Primary School
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- Peterborough PE4 7XG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High standards of reading support learning across the school; pupils make good progress in their phonic skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The progress that pupils make in English, mathematics, and a range of other subjects has improved in the last two years.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school’s curriculum is not always specific enough about what pupils should be learning, making some teaching less effective.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in reading, writing, and mathematics has improved recently and is in line with the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and speak respectfully; they are confident and polite in their interactions.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective performance management practices and monitoring help new teachers integrate quickly and provide effective advice and support.
Support for SEND Pupils: The education of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities is well led; funding is used effectively to ensure good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and any incidents are dealt with effectively; pupils feel safe and know they can ask adults for help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A team of well-resourced staff ensures that concerns regarding pupil welfare are taken seriously and dealt with effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents generally understand and support the high expectations for behavior and academic achievement set by the school leadership.
Parental Involvement: Leaders engage with parents and outside agencies to ensure that all necessary actions are taken to support pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities: Specialist sports coaches help broaden pupils’ experiences of different sports like volleyball, cricket, and tag rugby.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are now better challenged and provide a better standard of work; a consistent approach is applied to behavior management.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching strategies have enabled disadvantaged pupils to make better progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Monitoring of teaching by senior leaders is rigorous and thorough, helping new and experienced teachers alike.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers are not aware of best teaching practices and do not always apply it when they teach, which affects pupil learning.
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About Us
Paston Ridings Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 431 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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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Welcome to our brand-new school website, of which we are really proud!
If you are currently a parent or caretaker at our school, keep an eye out for the invitation to our website launch session. There, you'll get help navigating the site and have the chance to share your thoughts on what you think we could do to make it better.
Since September 1994, when the former infant and junior schools were combined, Paston Ridings Primary School has been in operation.
Therefore, we will be celebrating our 25th birthday in a few years!
We at Paston Ridings recognise how crucial it is to choose the right school for your child, as many of us had to do for our own families.
97% of parents think Paston Ridings is a joyful, safe, and effective school for their child.
We really think that you are the greatest person to understand your kid, and we are eager to collaborate with you to ensure that they have a positive experience here, develop, and learn as much as they possibly can.
We are working hard at Paston Ridings to offer the finest possible learning environment so your kid can learn to read, write, and handle numbers.
Our goal is to teach your child more about himself or herself during their time here, including what his or her strengths are, what he or she finds more challenging, and how to praise and improve both.
We want your children to have self-confidence and be able to interact effectively with others when they leave Paston Ridings. We also hope that their lives will be joyful and fulfilling.
We want to gather important information on your initial visit to the school, when you will come in with your kid for an admissions meeting with a member of our staff, in order to help us assimilate your child into Paston Ridings as we possibly can.
If any of you is worried about school life, please share your concerns with us.
There will be an opportunity for you to meet your child's new teacher, teaching assistant, and classmates when you visit their new classroom team.
If you are not happy, your child won't be either.
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If you are currently a parent or caretaker at our school, keep an eye out for the invitation to our website launch session. There, you'll get help navigating the site and have the chance to share your thoughts on what you think we could do to make it better.
Since September 1994, when the former infant and junior schools were combined, Paston Ridings Primary School has been in operation.
Therefore, we will be celebrating our 25th birthday in a few years!
We at Paston Ridings recognise how crucial it is to choose the right school for your child, as many of us had to do for our own families.
97% of parents think Paston Ridings is a joyful, safe, and effective school for their child.
We really think that you are the greatest person to understand your kid, and we are eager to collaborate with you to ensure that they have a positive experience here, develop, and learn as much as they possibly can.
We are working hard at Paston Ridings to offer the finest possible learning environment so your kid can learn to read, write, and handle numbers.
Our goal is to teach your child more about himself or herself during their time here, including what his or her strengths are, what he or she finds more challenging, and how to praise and improve both.
We want your children to have self-confidence and be able to interact effectively with others when they leave Paston Ridings. We also hope that their lives will be joyful and fulfilling.
We want to gather important information on your initial visit to the school, when you will come in with your kid for an admissions meeting with a member of our staff, in order to help us assimilate your child into Paston Ridings as we possibly can.
If any of you is worried about school life, please share your concerns with us.
There will be an opportunity for you to meet your child's new teacher, teaching assistant, and classmates when you visit their new classroom team.
If you are not happy, your child won't be either.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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A+
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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 | 22.2 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 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 | 101 | 92 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 91 | 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 | 40% | 48.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.26% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 101 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 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 | 43% 11 | 53.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 6.45% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 99 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 | 90 | 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 | 32% 1 | 47.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.4% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 99 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 84 | 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 | 33% | 42.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.94% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Paston Ridings Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
