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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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Foundational Skills: The school’s approach to reading provides well-targeted opportunities for critical thinking.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum offers exciting opportunities in science, history, and geography.
Foundational Skills: New reading programme enhances foundational skills; phonics and language prioritized.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious curriculum with subject specialists leads to strong academic preparation.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work is needed to deepen pupils’ vocabulary understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing curriculum needs better structure for building key skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective programs like small-group teaching support disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, confident, and happy; they conduct themselves well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths outcomes above national average; effective reading support noted.
Support for Falling Behind: Consistent, high-quality reading support provided for those needing help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, focus on learning; positive attitude towards staff and peers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils need more challenge in their learning; good progress in Early Years and Key Stage 1.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant in keeping pupils safe and secure; safeguarding concerns are dealt with timely.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors oversee effective safeguarding procedures; leaders share information well with parents and external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; however, processes for mid-year leavers need improvement.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High attendance rate reflects good family relationships and student welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel that the school supports their children well and addresses concerns effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide staff with effective support, guiding teachers to deliver improved outcomes.
Impact on Student Progress: Training and new resources have strengthened pupil progress in reading.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further work is required to set appropriately challenging tasks for most able pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers plan meaningful opportunities for pupils to practise writing skills; however, assessment use could be improved.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong, adaptive support provided; clear structures and communication enhance learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs including sports, arts, and mindfulness.
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Valence Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 949 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 56% 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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At Valence Primary School, each student is valued. Our goal is to establish a joyful, healthy, secure, and safe learning environment. We support all kids in realising their full potential as independent, lifelong learners. We actively encourage compassion, accountability, and respect for one another, the environment, and the larger community. At Valence Primary, we want to build a place where PRAISE is at the heart of everything we do. An inclusive, exciting, demanding, and high-quality curriculum is something we take pride in offering. We acknowledge the dedication of the parents, employees, and governors in creating a successful collaboration. We will be well equipped to handle the challenges of a constantly changing world because our children will be able to study, succeed, and belong together.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.6 - 19.6
Proficient Math 106 111 106
Proficient Read 104 107 105
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 106 97 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 56% 57.83% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.32% 7.4%

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 Below Average
Writing -0.9 Below Average
Maths 1.5 Above 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 90 96
Reading 103 1 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 65% 6 56.43% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 6 9.69% 9.69%

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 -2.1 Below Average
Writing -2.6 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 105 2 87 94
Reading 104 1 87 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 4 56.39% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 4 7.68% 9.14%

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 Average
Maths 0.4 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 107 84 93
Reading 103 83 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 75% 54.73% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 7.7% 8.17%

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 0.3 Average
Writing 2.5 Above Average
Maths 3.1 Above 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 - 29th Aug 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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Valence Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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