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Thompson Primary School
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- Thompson IP24 1PY
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Based on the inspection date: 06 December 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of early reading and phonics does not always help pupils learn to read well enough.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a broad and ambitious curriculum that details what they want pupils to achieve in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff do not teach the curriculum consistently well across classes and subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and appreciate rewards for positive attitudes and good behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have gaps in their knowledge and understanding due to inconsistent teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers make sure that pupils with SEND receive additional help in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders do not make sure that pupils with individual support plans have personalised targets which are precise enough.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils can explain what bullying is and are confident that it does not happen.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding across the school. Staff are well-trained and vigilant.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers say that their children are happy and safe at this school.
Parental Involvement: Pupils enjoy taking on extra responsibilities and making the school better for each other.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils like the extra-curricular clubs on offer, such as arts and crafts and football.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and say leaders are attentive to workload and their well-being.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes do not give pupils sufficient practice to learn the phonics they have been taught.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers do not know how best to check and respond to what pupils know and remember in all subjects.
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About Us
Thompson Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 87 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 12.9 | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 101 | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 102 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 71% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 106 8 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 94 | 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 | 62% 24 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 6.78% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above 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 | 98 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 89 | 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 | 38% | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well Below 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 & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thompson Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1