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Barley Lane Primary School
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Barley Lane Primary School
- Primary
- Redbridge RM6 4RJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is encouraged and a love of books promoted at every opportunity.
Success of the Curriculum: Attainment is rising in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not spot quickly when pupils are ready to move on to harder work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who find new ideas difficult are given additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved since the last inspection and is now good.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adults working with these pupils are trained well and deployed effectively by teachers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not a major concern for pupils. They know it is wrong.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding training is effective; procedures are thorough.
Parent Feedback: 53 responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online Parent View questionnaire.
Parental Involvement: Parents met informally at the start of school day.
Extracurricular Activities: Students participate in a wide range of additional activities including clubs, trips, and visitors.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers manage behavior consistently, generating a strong culture for learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Most students make expected progress and attain age-related expectations.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The performance of teachers is carefully checked with challenging targets set.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always spot quickly enough when pupils are ready to move on.
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About Us
Barley Lane Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 872 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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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It is a pleasure to have you visit Barley Lane Primary School. We are a sizable, multiethnic primary school in Goodmayes, Redbridge, with more than 860 students. The core values of this unique institution are respect, responsibility, compassion, hope, and resilience. We acknowledge the uniqueness of every child and make every effort to suit their requirements. Children are urged to be responsible, independent, and considerate of others. Our ultimate goal is for kids to acquire the attitudes, communication abilities, and confidence necessary to contribute positively to society for the rest of their life. The school features a capable leadership group, a wide-ranging and well-balanced curriculum, an enthusiastic and wonderful staff, encouraging parents and governors, and a vibrant Friends Association. The fact that we have some of the most amazing kids in the world is most important. Our staff members put in a tremendous amount of effort to give the students an engaging learning atmosphere with a strong educational focus, all while assuring the children's safety, happiness, and nurturing. Within our school community, there is a tremendous diversity that we celebrate. Children and staff appreciate one another and accept variety. At Barley Lane, we think that children are more likely to succeed when we collaborate well with parents, carers, outside organisations, and the local community. To that purpose, we actively promote parental involvement in school activities. We're eager to work with your kid and support them as they reach their greatest potential. You are welcome to visit and take a look around.
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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 | 19.8 | - | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 62% | 65.24% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 11.71% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 77% 17 | 64.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 9 | 14.75% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 106 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 60% 3 | 62.04% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 1 | 13.58% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 107 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 91 | 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 | 63% | 59.87% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 11.34% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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 - 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barley Lane Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1