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Watlington Community Primary School
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Watlington Community Primary School
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- Watlington PE33 0HU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school’s approach to teaching reading comprehension is followed closely throughout the school
Success of the Curriculum: Outcomes in mathematics and phonics are improving strongly
Foundational Skills: New phonics scheme improves reading standards.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious, regularly reviewed curriculum with well-trained staff.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure strong progress in subjects other than English and mathematics
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop assessment systems in some subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Identify areas where pupils need help and address them promptly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and show good attitudes to learning
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement improving in most subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick catch-up mechanisms in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful, confident, and cooperative behaviour observed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in reading and mathematics remain below the national average at key stage 2
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is well led and additional funding is spent effectively
Support for SEND Pupils: Appropriate support ensures access to same curriculum or bespoke arrangements.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is little bullying and it is sorted out quickly by staff
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have ensured strong safeguarding arrangements are in place
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive relationships foster safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding with open culture.
Parent Feedback: Most parents say their children are happy and safe at school
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of school support and education.
Parental Involvement: School works with parents to improve attendance.
Parental Involvement: Some parents expressed dissatisfaction about bullying, but evidence does not uphold their views
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular clubs offered during lunchtimes and after school
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy activities provided during breaktimes
Extracurricular Activities: Offers breakfast club, after-school clubs, and visits.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provided with suitable opportunities for continuing professional development
Impact on Student Progress: Promptly address pupils' errors and misconceptions to improve progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching is now good and continuing to improve
Teacher Engagement: Strong subject knowledge due to well-trained staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive impact on pupils' learning and reading fluency.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessment in some subjects helps students catch up.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There has been an enormous turnover of teaching staff since the previous inspection
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some leaders need time for developing assessments.
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About Us
Watlington Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 173 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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The staff, governors, parents, and volunteers at Watlington Community Primary School would like to welcome you to the school's website. "Growing and Learning Together" is our school's motto. Everything about the school, including the curriculum, motto, and class names, reflects our vision for it. We work hard to give our kids the best education possible while also fostering in them the confidence, resiliency, and independence to continue learning throughout their lives. I hope you enjoy reading about the kids' and the neighborhood's activities.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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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 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | - | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 52% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 103 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 56% 6 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 50% 8 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 101 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 42% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.77% | 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 | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below Average |
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Watlington Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
