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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: The school has a systematic approach to teaching mathematics and reading, though some staff need more training for consistency in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy their learning across a range of subjects; the curriculum is well-sequenced and resourced.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not consistently implement the early reading programme, affecting phonics teaching quality.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students are developing mathematical knowledge and reading but need consistent phonics teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: SEND pupils receive well-adapted tasks and skilled support across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and attitudes are outstanding; pupils disapprove of distractions and work together productively.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils do well due to considerate staff and peers; integrated throughout the school day.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances of poor behaviour have reduced significantly, and bullying is frowned upon.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High levels of nurture and support for physical and mental health contribute to excellent attitudes to learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents expressed positivity about all aspects of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are particularly confident about the early years provision.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value enrichment opportunities like trips to local rivers for studying erosion.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers expect more from pupils than in the past, making learning enjoyable.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently high expectations have significantly improved behaviour and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved governance oversight and curriculum renewal contribute to better teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff need more training in implementing the phonics programme.
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Willingdon Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.

It has 421 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.

At this school, 65% 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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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 5-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 27.5 25.8 23.3
Proficient Math 104 108 103
Proficient Read 105 109 104
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 104 95 97
Reading 105 97 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 65% 53.25% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 22% 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 -0.4 Average
Writing 1.9 Above Average
Maths -0.9 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 102 1 96 96
Reading 103 2 96 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 61% 14 59.55% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 4 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 -3.1 Below Average
Writing -3.7 Below Average
Maths -4.6 Well 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 95 94
Reading 105 2 97 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 47% 9 60.7% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 2 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 -3.2 Below Average
Writing -5.1 Well Below Average
Maths -6.2 Well 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 94 93
Reading 103 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 56% 54.93% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 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 -1.1 Below Average
Writing -2.0 Below Average
Maths -2.9 Below 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
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Willingdon Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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