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Alfred Salter Primary School
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Alfred Salter Primary School
- Primary
- Southwark SE16 7LP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of key subjects like reading, writing, and maths is good, planning meets the needs of all pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum includes high-quality art, music, and Spanish, though depth of learning isn't consistent across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Planning of the wider curriculum is not yet consistent in developing pupils' depth of study.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics are improving, with standards now at the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: New reading schemes and engaging texts help disadvantaged boys, showing improved progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is generally good; pupils show respect and follow school values.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with EHC plans is outstanding, fully included in all aspects of school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective, with systems in place to keep children safe from harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality personal development, with trusted adults for pupils to share concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents report confidence in the school's systems for keeping their child safe.
Parental Involvement: There's regular daily contact and termly meetings to share children's progress with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of learning experiences including sports and residential trips to develop social skills.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent facilities with inspiring outside spaces, including a wildlife area and running track.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value professional training received, leading to improvement in managing behaviour and teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: There is clear evidence that initiatives have positively impacted pupils鈥� achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective action by leadership, with high standards maintained despite staff changes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Roles and responsibilities of middle leaders need further development for consistent delivery.
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About Us
Alfred Salter Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 404 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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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Welcome to the webpage for Alfred Salter Primary School. This website is meant to give you a taste of what it's like to live in the Alfred Salter neighbourhood. Our school is a friendly and welcoming place to be, a place where everyone is valued and their contributions are appreciated. We are very proud to be a Rights Respecting school and we work hard to ensure that this respect is evident through all aspects of school life. Our staff makes sure the curriculum is interesting and varied. The children all have opportunities to learn to play musical instruments while they are here and the school has a long history of having Artists in residence. The school was inaugurated in 1995, and the structure is completely disability accessible. For an inner London school we have spacious playgrounds and outside areas including a running track with views of Canary Wharf beyond. We are fortunate to be in a vibrant and evolving part of south east London, we have excellent transport links to central London and take full advantage of the resources open to us there and in our local area. We look forward to seeing you and showing you more of what we do. Please email the school office at [email protected] to schedule a visit. Spam bots cannot access this email address because it is secured. To view it, you must have JavaScript enabled or enter 02072523676.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | - | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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% | 63.1% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10.91% | 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 | -2.8 | 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 | 106 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 67% 1 | 61.67% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 3 | 10.92% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 105 2 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 66% 15 | 61.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 10.16% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 103 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 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 | 51% | 56.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.8% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alfred Salter Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1