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Redcastle Family School
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Redcastle Family School
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- Thetford IP24 3PU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is given high priority. Teachers are trained well to teach phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that clearly sets out important knowledge and skills, developing rich and detailed knowledge in many subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, leaders have not been as precise in setting out the knowledge and skills pupils need to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils know much about different periods in history; youngest pupils become accurate and fluent readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Specialist resource base provides excellent support; pupils falling behind receive high-quality provision.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally behave well, show respect, and enjoy socializing; small number need extra support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND benefit from adapted activities; individual plans can be too generic but aim to ensure all pupils learn well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying happens infrequently; adults step in quickly; well-established culture of vigilance for pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to spot if a pupil needs support; leaders work well with outside agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are gathered through Ofsted Parent View, influencing school inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Many opportunities in sporting clubs, choir, gardening, and local competitions.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers supported well in managing workload; new teachers supported well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers explain new information clearly; high-quality support results in good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors provide effective support and challenge, regularly visiting the school.
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Redcastle Family School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 258 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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We welcome you to the Redcastle Family School website on behalf of our faculty, students, and families. One of the most crucial choices you will make is where your child will attend school for the first time. We firmly think that every child has a right to the best possible education, and we are pleased to say that we provide it. Your child must feel safe and secure and have access to a variety of possibilities and experiences that will mould the rest of their lives. The two words that best sum up what it means to attend our school are excellence and happiness. A thorough awareness of our children's requirements informs our provisions. We collaborate closely with families and outside organisations to ensure that your kid achieves the greatest results possible. High standards, diligent work, fostering independence, and recognising success of all types are all values we uphold. We want you to get a sense of everything that goes into making our fantastic school what it is by visiting our school website. However, nothing can replace witnessing us in action. You may be sure that your children will receive a very warm welcome if you are thinking about sending them to this school. Please get in touch with us to schedule a meeting.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 107 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 71% | 46.19% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 3.88% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 2 | 94 | 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 | 50% | 55.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.78% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 2 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 89 | 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 | 50% 2 | 51.55% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.5% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 102 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 83 | 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 | 48% | 46.88% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.77% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Redcastle Family School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1