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Shotley Community Primary School
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Shotley Community Primary School
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- Shotley IP9 1NR
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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 recently introduced a new phonics programme with staff training ahead of its introduction.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have clearly set out what pupils from early years to Year 6 will learn in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers are slow to spot and support pupils who are not keeping up with their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers quiz pupils to determine understanding, ensuring sound recall of what was learned.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND are in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically meet staff’s high expectations, listening to staff and trying hard to complete activities.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers refer to helpful documents from trust leaders containing clear strategies to meet pupils’ needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand the difference between bullying and falling-out and know how to seek support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Trustees commission safeguarding audits to ensure staff receive proper pre-employment checks.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors spoke to some parents and reviewed responses to the online survey.
Parental Involvement: The Department for Education has further guidance on how to complain about a school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy extracurricular activities, including clubs and inter-school sports competitions.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders have put in place appropriate systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers quiz pupils and use answers to inform teaching efficiently.
Teacher Engagement: Frequent staff changes in the past made improvements tricky, but now staffing has stabilised.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders should ensure teachers use checks efficiently to maximise pupils' achievement.
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About Us
Shotley Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 130 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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 |
C
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C+
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 23.9 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 106 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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 | 33% | 51.78% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.07% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 67% | 58.45% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 8.11% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | 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 | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 56.08% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.85% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd 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 | 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shotley Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1