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St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead
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Previous inspection Satisfactory
Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Children have a good start in the Early Years Foundation Stage due to good teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and reading, with above average attainment.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing activities need to be more purposeful and stimulating across subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment is above average in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs receive appropriately targeted support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, behave well, and feel safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs achieve at least as well as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand bullying and know how to keep safe. They are confident that incidents will be dealt with effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The atmosphere in the school is calm, orderly and purposeful.
Parent Feedback: Parents report that children ‘skip into school each day’.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel welcome in the school and value close communication.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enhanced by a range of visitors and residential trips.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and pupils want to do well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching makes a significant contribution to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Since the last inspection, marking and assessment procedures have improved.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On occasions, teachers do not always deepen pupils’ understanding through skilful questioning.
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Sussex, South East.

It has 203 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 55% 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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East Grinstead, West Sussex's St. Mary's is a kind, loving Church of England-affiliated primary school with a one-form entry. Locally, we are well-known for our particular Christian ethos and dedication to inclusivity. We take satisfaction in the fact that our students are self-assured, compassionate, and motivated by our Christian ethos to change the world for the better. The professionals who work in our school are passionate about education and put in a lot of effort to make sure that every child gets a great start to their academic journey. Our mission at St. Mary's is to foster a lifelong love of learning. Our students have access to a variety of learning experiences that help them develop into young people with the knowledge, attitudes, and values needed to live happy and fulfilling lives.
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Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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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 21.3 25.8 24.3
Proficient Math 101 108 102
Proficient Read 104 109 105
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 104 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 55% 51.66% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 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 -1.4 Below Average
Writing -0.1 Average
Maths -3.2 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 105 2 96 96
Reading 105 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 60% 3 57.54% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 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 2.5 Above Average
Writing -0.1 Average
Maths 0.7 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 107 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 63% 3 57.02% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 1.1 Above Average
Writing -1.3 Below Average
Maths -1.3 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

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% 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 1.8 Above Average
Writing -1.0 Below Average
Maths -0.4 Average
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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

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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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