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Barclay Primary School
- Primary
- Waltham Forest E10 6EJ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is exceptionally well taught with children participating enthusiastically and confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum prepares pupils exceedingly well for opportunities with aspiration at its heart.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure that the highly effective policies in place continue to support pupils鈥� excellent outcomes as the school roll increases.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2015, higher proportions of pupils made expected progress in reading, writing and mathematics than seen nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers鈥� assessments prompt a swift response, resulting in pupils catching up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� attitudes to learning are exemplary; they behave maturely without needing to be reminded or rewarded.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs or disability are given high priority, with frequent evaluation and coordinated support from professionals.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Numerous policies and procedures create a safe environment in which pupils are safe and able to thrive.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Security and safeguarding arrangements are robust, with leaders receiving automated alerts highlighting any inappropriate use of technology.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school鈥檚 work and their children鈥檚 enjoyment of school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders' presence in the playground at the start of the school day is appreciated by parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils choose from a wide range of extra-curricular clubs at no cost.
Teacher Engagement: All staff work towards a common aim underpinned by high expectations as the norm.
Impact on Student Progress: Meticulous analysis of pupil performance data ensures pupils receive the challenge they need.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Highly effective arrangements for professional development result in reflective practice among teachers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders scrutinize pupils鈥� work and moderate assessments with other schools to ensure accuracy.
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About Us
Barclay Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1302 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 87% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 18.7 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 109 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 109 |
| 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 | 110 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 87% | 64.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 11.98% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well 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 5 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 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 | 87% 22 | 64.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 16 | 12.57% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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 | 65% 11 | 64.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 11.84% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 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 | 76% | 59.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 10.22% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barclay Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
