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Sharpness Primary School
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Sharpness Primary School
- Primary
- Hamfallow GL13 9NU
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises reading and phonics, starting in early years, with good impact on reading development.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well designed, setting clear steps for ongoing learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum to teach religious and cultural diversity is underdeveloped.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff spot quickly those pupils who fall behind, ensuring they receive appropriate support to catch up.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure that pupils receive additional classroom support or specific help to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour in and around school is good; they respect others and show good manners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify pupils with special educational needs well, regularly monitoring and reviewing support plans.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens, and staff are reliable in sorting out problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding; pupils feel safe and well looked after.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree bullying rarely happens and that adults sort out problems effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of thrilling after-school clubs like cheerleading sessions.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers foster a love of reading and challenge students, allowing them to concentrate on learning with minimal distractions.
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About Us
Sharpness Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 107 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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to establish a school where each student is Successful, Happy, Ambitious, Reliable, and Proud.
We think that every kid matters and that every student should leave school with the knowledge and skills necessary for lifelong learning in order to lead successful, happy, and satisfying lives.
We work to develop the whole child via positive attitudes and partnerships, attending to individual needs in a secure setting that values diversity.
Effective teaching, high standards, and successful learning will, in our opinion, result from solid teamwork and constructive partnerships with specific pupils, the entire class, coworkers, parents, and the larger community.
Five fundamental values serve as the foundation for our school's vision: success, happiness, ambition, responsibility, and pride.
We think that instilling these principles in our pupils will foster their growth as self-assured learners who take responsibility for their education, are proud of their accomplishments, and are well-equipped for life in contemporary Britain.
We love having guests to our school because we are very proud of it.
We are quite aware of where we fit in the neighbourhood.
To offer our students a top-notch teaching and learning environment that encourages high standards and rapid advancement for everyone;
to encourage a love of learning in all students and to provide them the tools to be in charge of their own education;
fostering a "Have a go" mentality where kids feel empowered to take on new challenges as learners; and.
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We think that every kid matters and that every student should leave school with the knowledge and skills necessary for lifelong learning in order to lead successful, happy, and satisfying lives.
We work to develop the whole child via positive attitudes and partnerships, attending to individual needs in a secure setting that values diversity.
Effective teaching, high standards, and successful learning will, in our opinion, result from solid teamwork and constructive partnerships with specific pupils, the entire class, coworkers, parents, and the larger community.
Five fundamental values serve as the foundation for our school's vision: success, happiness, ambition, responsibility, and pride.
We think that instilling these principles in our pupils will foster their growth as self-assured learners who take responsibility for their education, are proud of their accomplishments, and are well-equipped for life in contemporary Britain.
We love having guests to our school because we are very proud of it.
We are quite aware of where we fit in the neighbourhood.
To offer our students a top-notch teaching and learning environment that encourages high standards and rapid advancement for everyone;
to encourage a love of learning in all students and to provide them the tools to be in charge of their own education;
fostering a "Have a go" mentality where kids feel empowered to take on new challenges as learners; and.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | - | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 111 |
| 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 | 102 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.86% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 106 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 73% 2 | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 10.66% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well 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 | 103 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 71% 16 | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.75% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 99 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 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 | 55% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.31% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sharpness Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
