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Red Oak Primary School
- Primary
- Lowestoft NR33 0RZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading skills is highly effective. Pupils in all year groups enjoy learning mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Most pupils make good progress in all areas of the curriculum. The curriculum prepares pupils well for life in 21st-century Britain.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure the curriculum provides excellent opportunities for skill development in subjects such as history, geography, and science.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Key stage 1 and key stage 2 pupils are currently making good progress in reading and writing. Disadvantaged pupils make good progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders swiftly identify those not making sufficient progress and provide additional, targeted support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils are polite and kind to each other. They support each other both within the classroom and in the playground.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make progress in line with that of other pupils nationally.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is highly effective in the school. Pupils feel safe and protected. Many pupils apply to become anti-bullying ambassadors.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure the emotional and physical well-being of all pupils is of the utmost priority.
Parent Feedback: Account was taken of the 45 responses to Parent View, Ofsted’s online questionnaire for parents. Inspectors also talked informally to parents.
Parental Involvement: The rate of attendance has improved through the development of strong relationships with parents and pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have good opportunities to enrich their understanding of a range of subjects through extra-curricular activities and clubs.
Teacher Engagement: The leadership team provides rigorous challenge and pertinent training to teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching, learning, and assessment has improved due to the cycle of monitoring and evaluation.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders establish personalized support for teachers to ensure that pupils receive consistently effective teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further training is required to embed increased challenge in the teaching of the most able pupils.
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About Us
Red Oak Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 431 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 90% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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C+
|
C
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 11 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 102 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| 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 | 111 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 90% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 7.7 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 72% 5 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 104 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 67% 5 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 72% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Red Oak Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1