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Arunside School, Horsham
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Arunside School, Horsham
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- Horsham RH12 1RR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has a consistent and effective approach to teaching reading, mathematics, and phonics; substantial improvements have been made.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards continue to rise in all year groups due to effective teaching strategies.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further improvements needed to sustain and build on curriculum developments in a range of subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Highly effective teaching helps pupils catch up rapidly, with specific focus on disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, enjoy school, and are keen to 'be the best they can be.'
Performance in Maths & Reading: Continuous improvements ensure rising standards, but older pupils have gaps due to historic weaknesses.
Support for SEND Pupils: Improved links with agencies allow quicker access to specialist advice and support for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Procedures to keep pupils safe are more rigorous and effective, with continuous reviews.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong, respectful relationships between adults and pupils ensure a safe, secure environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize marked improvements in pupils' behavior since new management.
Parental Involvement: Increased links with parents to improve pupil attendance and make it easier for parents to drop children off.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers take great care to make classrooms attractive, well-organized, and purposeful.
Impact on Student Progress: Good-quality training has strengthened teachers' subject knowledge and effectiveness.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate assessments ensure that pupils make strong progress, especially in reading and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further improvements needed in teaching to sustain developments across various subjects.
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About Us
Arunside School, Horsham is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 419 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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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| 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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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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 | 20.1 | - | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 107 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 65% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.18% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | 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 | 107 2 | 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 | 73% 10 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 6.56% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 108 9 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 6 | 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 | 63% 33 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.51% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 99 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 89 | 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 | 30% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.61% | 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 | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | Well 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Arunside School, Horsham
Local authority ratio 19 : 1