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Western Road Community Primary School
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Western Road Community Primary School
- Primary
- Lewes BN7 1JB
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills in reading, maths, and phonics is good, with teachers linking different subjects to make learning meaningful.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum enables pupils to enjoy a range of activities that promote their development very well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure all lessons meet the needs of all pupils, especially the more able.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading are above average and pupils achieve significantly above average standards in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: High quality help from well-qualified teaching assistants ensures pupils who have difficulties catch up effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is outstanding and they show excellent attitudes to learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report no bullying and are confident that any issues would be dealt with swiftly and sensitively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Rigorous attention to safety matters ensures safeguarding meets statutory requirements.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers expressed a high level of satisfaction and are appreciative of the school's efforts.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are very appreciative of the many activities they experience both during and after school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know pupils’ academic development well and use good strategies to manage behavior and provide well for pupils' development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is good and leads directly to pupils’ good achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff keep good records of pupils' progress and use them to ensure pupils are well challenged.
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About Us
Western Road Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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| 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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 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 | 108 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 97 | 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 | 83% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.59% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 109 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 1 | 96 | 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 | 87% 17 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 8.37% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 108 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 4 | 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 | 70% 3 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 7.47% | 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 | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 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 | 67% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.77% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Western Road Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1