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Scott Primary School
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- Brickhill MK41 7JA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| 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 phonics is effective, leading to above-average attainment in phonics screening checks.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is engaging and offers varied experiences for personal and academic development.
Foundational Skills: Strong focus on reading and phonics from Nursery.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum meeting diverse needs effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders need to check more carefully that their actions make a difference to pupils’ achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need further breakdown to deepen understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ progress is improving rapidly, especially in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate support and timely interventions are put in place as needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are respectful, and display positive attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils progress well with high-quality texts and phonics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective extra practice and support available.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful and polite conduct with high learning engagement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective early identification and appropriate support lead to good progress for pupils with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-trained staff ensure full curriculum access and progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, and staff are vigilant and well-trained in safeguarding practices.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff deeply care for pupils’ welfare, creating a secure and supportive environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know staff care about their safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand digital safety and empathy.
Parent Feedback: Parents provided many positive comments regarding children’s safety and well-being.
Parental Involvement: Parents are increasingly included in their child’s learning journey and can contribute at home.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate staff dedication and approachability.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a variety of sports clubs and PE activities, contributing to pupils' fitness and well-being.
Outdoor Facilities: Good use of extensive grounds and resources encourage play during playtime.
Extracurricular Activities: Array of clubs including sports, music, and science.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and foster positive relationships, leading to good progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Quality of teaching is good, with most pupils making strong progress in a range of subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and accurate assessment guide planning and teaching.
Teacher Engagement: Dedicated staff with strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Progress through focused and purposeful lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers occasionally plan activities that are too easy for the most able pupils.
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About Us
Scott Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 509 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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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 | 22.9 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 106 |
| 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 54% | 51.06% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 2.33% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 103 2 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 88 | 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 | 57% 18 | 48.82% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 5 | 4.75% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | 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 | 101 | 46 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 | 46 | 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 | 39% | 23.15% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 2.41% | 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 | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 | - | 59 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 58 | 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 | - | 29.33% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 2.83% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Scott Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
