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The Phoenix Primary School
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- Basildon SS15 5NQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read is a top priority and begins at an early age.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils’ outcomes in reading, writing, mathematics and science are consistently high.
Foundational Skills: Rigorous reading programs in place with assessments for additional support, promoting a love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum outlines concepts clearly, aiding staff in teaching effectively. Coaching strengthens teaching.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not make the same progress in foundation subjects as they do in reading, writing, mathematics and science.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils lack explanations needed for success, leading to mistakes. Leadership aims to resolve this.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Results in mathematics are notably high, 96% of Year 6 met the expected standard.
Support for Falling Behind: Those at risk of underachieving are spotted early and given intensive support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exceptional; pupils respond well to expectations and thrive on rewards.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessments in place for timely knowledge acquisition, especially in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted tuition and phonics training for those needing extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behaviour rooted in respect, motivated by merit badges for trips.
Support for SEND Pupils: All pupils, including those with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language, achieve well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strength in identifying and supporting SEND pupils, recognized by parents.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and free from all forms of bullying. They can approach staff for support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the quality of education, support, and care provided by staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers responded overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enthuse about the range of after-school clubs, trips, and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils play well together at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Safety when bringing bikes and scooters onto the school site is carefully monitored.
Extracurricular Activities: Plans to expand activities and revamp facilities, enhancing pupil experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use interactive whiteboards confidently to model learning and illustrate ideas.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders aspire to get everyone reading well by the end of Year 1.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular training and leaders’ monitoring has established common approaches to teaching which have become firmly embedded across all classes.
Teacher Engagement: Staff access training and networking opportunities through greater trust collaboration.
Impact on Student Progress: Training inspires staff improvements in practice.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers tend to plan learning that aims to promote the quality of pupils’ writing rather than enabling them to secure a firm understanding of the skills and knowledge of each subject.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Previous high turnover impacted teaching consistency, now stabilizing.
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The Phoenix Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 698 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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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Thank you for visiting The Phoenix Primary School and Nursery. We are rated exceptional in every category after our most recent Ofsted in July 2019. According to Ofsted, "inspirational leadership from the headteacher and her deputy headteacher has altered the quality of teaching delivered for students since the school became an academy in 2016." Ofsted also stated that, 'throughout the school's journey of improvement, leaders have ensured that pupils' needs have remained central and that 'children always come first'. Based on the school's motto, "come to learn, leave to accomplish," they have developed a strong culture. They take every opportunity to promote the school's own values and how they link to British values, celebrate diversity and remind pupils of the importance of respect and care for one another. The students' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth is considerably aided by this. We are a very active school that is welcoming and busy. This website strives to introduce you to our school while also offering current information for parents, students, and the larger community. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly. We will give you a print copy of the information on this website for free if you, as a parent, need one. Usually, Miss Bird or Mrs. Shambrook will answer your call when you call the school. They will aim to answer any questions you may have or, if you need to contact the Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher or another member of staff, they will be able to transfer your call or take a message and the member of staff you require will call you back at their earliest convenience.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.3 | 22.8 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 101 | 103 |
| 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 79% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
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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 | 109 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 86% 3 | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 11 | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 106 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 89% 18 | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 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 | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well 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 | 104 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 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 | 71% | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.7 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above 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 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Phoenix Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1