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Effectiveness of leadership and management 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: Teachers make sure that pupils develop a love of reading. Most pupils read fluently and enjoy challenging texts.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an exciting curriculum making good use of the local environment to bring learning to life.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always provide challenging work for the most able pupils to reach the highest standards in writing and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics, with many exceeding national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: The assessment system allows teachers to identify pupils needing additional support effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons is good and bullying is rare; teachers are always available to resolve disagreements.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school makes good use of additional funding for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All pupils feel safe at school, and swift action is taken if any pupil is in need of help or support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff consider it their top priority to protect pupils from harm and ensure a safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise staff for being very approachable and providing regular updates on their child’s progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents are very happy with the school and actively engage through feedback and participation.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers various extracurricular clubs such as netball and football, promoting physical education.
Outdoor Facilities: Good use of local rural and coastal environment enhances the learning experience and promotes ecological awareness.
Teacher Engagement: All staff praise the quality of support from senior leaders and consider the school well led and managed.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching is consistently strong, ensuring effective progress in a range of subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school's new assessment system tracks each pupil’s progress precisely, used effectively by teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not provide work for the most able that is challenging enough to reach higher standards.
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Southbourne Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.

It has 236 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

At this school, 51% 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 foster joyful, self-reliant, ambitious learners by kindling passion and inquiry, adjusting to the needs of our kids' cultures, and looking ahead. With skill-centered learning and unrestricted enrichment, we will create an environment where kids can take risks. We are confident that our school will support each student as they work to realise their full potential. In order to achieve high accomplishment, children in our school community are given a voice and encouraged to collaborate with adults. This fosters the development of a cohesive team where each member is respected. Our goal is to create a fun, secure, and engaging learning environment that empowers kids to fail, take chances, and become autonomous lifelong learners. The best learning occurs when a child is fully and actively involved in the learning process, which calls for providing both inside and outside of the classroom learning opportunities of the highest calibre. As a school, we aim for excellence while putting the needs of the students and their education at the centre of everything we do to foster the development of well-rounded persons. We demonstrate perseverance in all facets of our learning by being optimistic, resolute, and resilient. As we continue on our journey, we gain trust and responsibility by respecting ourselves, others, and the community. Through a nurturing environment that gives us the self-assurance and respect to test ourselves, we build independence. In order to improve our learning and develop an inquisitive mind, we use discovery, creativity, and teamwork. We exhibit a love for lifelong learning by being enthusiastic about all facets of school life.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 7-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22.5 - 25.2
Proficient Math 101 111 107
Proficient Read 105 107 107
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 101 96 97
Reading 105 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 51% 51.66% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 5.18% 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 0.1 Average
Writing -0.3 Average
Maths -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 105 2 96 96
Reading 107 2 96 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 70% 5 57.54% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 8 6.56% 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 2.8 Above Average
Writing 0.3 Average
Maths 0.1 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 1 95 94
Reading 105 1 97 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 65% 2 57.02% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 6.51% 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 -0.7 Below Average
Writing 0.4 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 104 88 93
Reading 106 89 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67% 48.01% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 4.61% 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 0.9 Above Average
Writing -2.5 Below Average
Maths -1.7 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 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southbourne Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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