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Southover CofE Primary School
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Southover CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Lewes BN7 1JP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use new assessment systems effectively for planning learning, improving progress in reading, writing, and maths.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in various subjects like music, art, geography, and history.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most-able pupils need more challenging lessons in mathematics to ensure strong progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics, with high standards above national average.
Support for Falling Behind: A clear pupil premium strategy is in place to help disadvantaged pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and social times, with a whole-school focus on good behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know who to go to if worried; safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality care, staff prioritize safety, and all safeguarding checks are robust.
Teacher Engagement: Staff support changes made by leadership and work hard for students' progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective planning by teachers ensures strong pupil progress across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use pupils' progress information effectively for planning and improvement.
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About Us
Southover CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 310 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 105 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 63% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 4.59% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 96 | 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 | 66% 10 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 5 | 8.37% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 76% 11 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 6 | 7.47% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 65% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.77% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southover CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1