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Shackleton Primary School
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Shackleton Primary School
- Primary
- Bedford MK42 9LZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders see teaching pupils to read as their primary purpose and have taken a range of actions to encourage a love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned, sequenced, and delivered well by skilled staff.
Areas Needing Improvement: There is a very small amount of variability in how well the curriculum is delivered.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff read daily to pupils and encourage reading at home.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders put the right support in place to enable pupils with barriers to make progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are calm and orderly places where pupils are able to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is particularly strong, enabling them to learn the curriculum effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; bullying is taken seriously when it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders go above and beyond to help and support vulnerable pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: There were eight free-text comments made by parents on Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: The wider curriculum offers opportunities such as clubs and educational visits.
Teacher Engagement: Classrooms are calm and orderly places where pupils are able to learn.
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About Us
Shackleton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 476 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 29% 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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A-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 18.3 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 105 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 104 | 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 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 29% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 2.33% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 99 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 1 | 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 | 39% 4 | 48.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.75% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 99 | 46 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 35% | 23.15% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.41% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shackleton Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1