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Selwyn Primary School
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Selwyn Primary School
- Primary
- Waltham Forest E4 9NE
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has developed strong expertise in the teaching of phonics and reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that is ambitious and exceptionally well organized.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement are mentioned for the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children learn their phonics sounds quickly and get the right support to keep up.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular recapping and checks on the important knowledge that pupils need to remember help teachers to adapt lessons where necessary. Any gaps in pupils' knowledge are addressed swiftly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well, which supports the delivery of the curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know the individual needs and next steps of pupils with SEND. Plans consider fully how children's learning in the early years builds the foundations for learning in each subject in Years 1 to 6.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are happy and safe at the school. They behave extremely well, and any rare incidents of bullying are swiftly resolved.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Trustees from the Arbor Academy Trust bring a wealth of experience to the school. They consider the well-being of pupils and staff.
Parent Feedback: Staff work as a team with parents and carers.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers collaborate closely with school staff to ensure all pupils' needs are met.
Extracurricular Activities: The school’s many extra-curricular clubs encourage pupils to develop their interests, including in music, performing arts, and modern languages.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the support from leaders to manage and reduce workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers skilfully get their pupils to think more deeply and widely. As a result, pupils make connections across the subjects they study and use subject-specific language fluently.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges with the teaching staff are mentioned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are confident in delivering the school’s ambitious plans due to high-quality training.
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About Us
Selwyn Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 696 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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We strive to offer an inclusive curriculum at Selwyn Primary School that recognises and values the social and cultural diversity of our community. In addition to having high academic standards for our students, we also place a strong emphasis on helping them develop their overall skills and self-confidence through an engaging curriculum, a wide variety of extracurricular activities, and sports. We seek to collaborate with parents and carers to positively impact our neighbourhood because they are an essential part of our school community. We take great pride in our rich history, which serves as both a source of inspiration for us and a solid foundation for our unwavering commitment to provide our community the finest possible care. The 5Cs are a major component of the ethos Selwyn Primary School supports, which fosters constructive behaviour management.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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A+
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 7-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 17.9 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 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 | 104 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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 | 76% | 64.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 11.98% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below 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 | 108 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 83% 5 | 64.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 12.57% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 78% | 64.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 11.84% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 78% | 59.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.22% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Selwyn Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1