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Barford Primary School
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Barford Primary School
- Primary
- Barford NR9 4AB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has improved the core curriculum of English, mathematics, and science by making clear what should be taught.
Success of the Curriculum: Strong leadership has resulted in much-improved provision, but some aspects still need enhancement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most foundation subjects are not fully implemented across all year groups.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils achieving more in these subjects than in recent times.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff carry out checks on pupils鈥� reading skills and provide extra support to help them catch up if needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify pupils with SEND and put effective support in place for them to access the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are kept safe and can seek support from a trusted adult.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school community is highly inclusive, showing empathy towards others.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize the improvements being made and speak highly of the school.
Parental Involvement: The school regularly communicates with parents and often invites them to share pupils鈥� successes.
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About Us
Barford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 91 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school's welcoming, family-like environment supports all of our students, enabling them to benefit from a high-quality education that offers chances for creativity and inspiration. We prioritise the growth of solid interpersonal and social skills while also encouraging high standards in academic performance, sport, drama, music, and the arts. All of our Key Stage 2 students learn a musical instrument, and they have the chance to participate in musical activities both inside and outside of the school. The school has a wide range of computer resources, including interactive whiteboards in every classroom and enough laptops and iPads for whole-class computer education. Every student at the school is a part of a Buddy Group that includes students from every year level. Throughout the course of the academic year, the groups have the chance to engage in activities together at playtime. We welcome parents as partners in their child's education in our school. You are welcome to stop over, see us at work, and lend a hand if you can. We also host a variety of open events that highlight our services for parents and carers. Every evening after school, we are able to provide on-site childcare, and we also provide before-school care. The website contains a separate section for Fun At Barford (FAB). The majority of our kids attend Wymondham High School or Wymondham College after they graduate from our school because we are a part of the Wymondham cluster of schools. You are cordially welcome to stop by so you may see for yourself why we are so proud of our kids and our school.
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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 |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 111 |
| 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 | 103 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 47% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 104 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 94 | 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 | 58% 5 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.78% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 103 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 89 | 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% 10 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above 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 | 104 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 83 | 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 | 53% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 6.77% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barford Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1