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Speenhamland School
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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: Leaders have prioritised reading and mathematics, delivering early reading and phonics consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that includes key knowledge, skills, and vocabulary across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils’ progress through the curriculum is not always effective due to inconsistent use of assessment information.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle to read fluently receive extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good with a fair system in place; unkind behaviour or disruption is rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils are not achieving as well as they could in mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure all pupils with SEND have opportunities to learn well, including off-site visits and after-school activities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: An effective system ensures all pupils understand how to behave, managed consistently by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors and trustees invest in teachers’ development, enhancing a team culture across the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the openness from leaders, commenting positively about their child's growth.
Parental Involvement: Leaders understand the importance of collaboration between the school and parents of pupils with SEND.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils receive a variety of opportunities to develop their wider interests, including sports and creative clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say investments in their development enhance a team culture across the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide opportunities to revisit previous learning but need to use assessment data more effectively for planning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure that teachers use the assessment information they gather to plan future learning opportunities more precisely.
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About Us
Speenhamland School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 302 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 36% 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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We are really proud of everything our school accomplishes. Our goal is to radically improve the lives of our children and young people by offering them high-quality experiences and education. We strive to do this by delivering outstanding education to everyone. where necessary, offers individualised support to children and young people. works with parents and carers to involve them in the education of their children. Our school offers high-quality instruction in a setting that is nurturing, meaningful, and safe for kids and teenagers' academic and personal growth. The variety that exists within our institutions is something we value. We value every person and work to assist them achieve a good self-concept and a "can-do" mentality. We give our kids and teenagers the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in school. We educate and train our young people to become tomorrow's leaders. We encourage them to pursue their goals, live up to their convictions, and be prepared for success in the future.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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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 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 23.8 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 103 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 105 | 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 | 101 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 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 | 36% | 50.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.46% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 101 2 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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 | 49% 10 | 61.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 11.95% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 103 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 59% | 62.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 11.87% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above 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.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Speenhamland School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1