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Perryfields Junior School
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Perryfields Junior School
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- Chelmsford CM1 7PP
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school's approach to reading is exemplary, with early identification and support for struggling readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned and delivered with great care, resulting in deep knowledge and high achievement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers explain new information clearly and accurately, leading to high achievement in all subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with reading are identified early, encouraged and supported to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and have positive attitudes toward learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Progress of pupils with SEND is closely tracked with adapted interventions, leading to high participation and quality of work.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe because all adults in the school know them well and they trust adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has an embedded culture of generosity and respect, promoting strong welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Leaders have successfully engaged the local community and their own staff, who are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: The school knows families well and works effectively with parents if a pupil is struggling to attend school.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities beyond what might be expected.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers explain new information clearly and accurately; staff are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Impact on Student Progress: High levels of consistency in teaching lead to deep knowledge and high achievement among pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and expert checks prevent gaps in knowledge from developing.
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About Us
Perryfields Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 301 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 85% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The primary goal of Perryfields Enterprise Academy Trust (PEAT) is to provide students with the best education possible. We support enthusiastic learners, lofty goals, strong levels of drive, and high standards of performance for everyone. We believe passionately in developing innovative ways to ensure that all children can be high achievers and gain the full range of skills and values necessary to continue their learning journey, on the way to a happy and successful life.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 5-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 22.1 | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | 108 |
| 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 | 110 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 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 | 85% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.76% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well Above 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 | 111 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 97 | 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 | 87% | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 5 | 10.65% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 110 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 87% | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 9.94% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Perryfields Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1