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Wessex Gardens Primary School
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Wessex Gardens Primary School
- Primary
- Barnet NW11 9RR
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Based on the inspection date: 22 February 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised reading and ensured staff are well trained to teach phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and matches the scope of what is expected nationally, though some subjects have design weaknesses.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should identify important ideas for pupils to learn and ensure they are well embedded.
Support for Falling Behind: If a pupil falls behind in reading, staff provide additional support so they can catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and interact respectfully with peers and adults.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, older pupils draw on previous knowledge to add and subtract fractions confidently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and access the same curriculum as their peers but some adaptations are variable.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and managed swiftly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding at the school with regular staff training.
Parent Feedback: The views of parents were gathered through discussions and online surveys.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to engage through various activities and support the school's initiatives.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils attend after-school activities such as gymnastics, football, and dance.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy weekly swimming lessons and participate in local competitions to showcase sporting abilities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and staff appreciate the support they receive to manage their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers do not routinely check pupils’ understanding and correct errors or misconceptions in some subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff lack sufficient expertise to teach the intended curriculum effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders must ensure that staff are adequately trained in different subjects.
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About Us
Wessex Gardens Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 286 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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B-
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-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 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 | 59% | 66.65% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 13% | 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 | Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 55% 4 | 66.16% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 13.74% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 51% 5 | 65.57% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 8 | 11.25% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 90 | 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 | 56% | 60.59% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.59% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wessex Gardens Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1