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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 Good
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are supported well to read, using their phonics skills accurately.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum plans are clear in most subjects, particularly in mathematics and writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Plans are not specific enough for ensuring progression in history and science.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disappointing reading results at the end of Year 6 in 2019; actions showing positive signs of improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Focused support needed for pupils to catch up quickly, especially in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some variations in how behaviour is managed among staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs are supported very well in all subject areas.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective, but some parents are not confident in the consistent application of the behaviour policy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff report and follow up incidents appropriately, but reassurance needed for parents regarding policy application.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are extremely positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: The ‘hub’ enables parents to share books and have reading time with their children.
Teacher Engagement: Headteacher has secured an effective and committed senior leadership team.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Routinely check pupils’ achievement to ensure the quality of education remains good.
Impact on Student Progress: Focused support for pupils who fall behind, particularly in phonics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant staff changes over the last year have raised concerns for some parents.
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.

It has 642 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 48% 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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Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on. This website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and get the information you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly. At St. Mary's, we work to give each child the best education possible within a loving Christian community by participating in worship, education, and spiritual growth together.
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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 21.1 - 21.5
Proficient Math 101 111 106
Proficient Read 103 107 106
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 101 100 97
Reading 103 100 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 48% 56.67% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 9.2% 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 -2.3 Below Average
Writing -1 Below Average
Maths -3.5 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 102 94 96
Reading 101 3 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 53% 3 62.24% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 2 12.45% 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 -4.6 Well Below Average
Writing -1.7 Below Average
Maths -4.9 Well 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 102 2 88 94
Reading 104 92 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% 10 57.92% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 10.08% 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 Below Average
Writing -0.5 Below Average
Maths -2.1 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 92 93
Reading 104 93 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% 57.26% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 9% 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 -0.1 Average
Writing 0.4 Average
Maths 0.5 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 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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