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Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
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Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
- Primary
- Barnby NR34 7QB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach reading effectively with support from the trust. Phonics curriculum adaptations aid early reading success.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders' evaluation is astute, and school values are woven into learning. Most teachers use plans effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Occasionally, teachers do not assess pupils鈥� understanding well enough, leading to misconceptions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use assessment systems to identify what pupils know and where more support is needed.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff train to support behavior confidently; sensible plans are in place for behavior improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, know the rules, and feel confident that staff manage issues effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff liaise with the inclusion team to identify needs accurately, using information from parents and external agencies for support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say there are rarely problems with bullying and are confident that staff will sort them out.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Trust organizes detailed training for leaders to share with staff ensuring they can identify at-risk pupils.
Parent Feedback: Many parents are complimentary about staff, but some report less favourably on communication.
Parental Involvement: Leaders plan to address communication issues; however, these plans are not yet in effect.
Extracurricular Activities: The school maintains a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as Spanish, coding, and times tables clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders ensure that staff workload and well-being are considered well, and staff respect leaders.
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About Us
Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 73 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Barnby & North Cove Primary School is a warm, welcoming place with a sense of family and solid community ties, which we work to foster. We are a warm and welcoming school with a sense of family and solid community ties that we work hard to build. We respect one another and treat one another with kindness and attention. We see cooperation as the key to achieving our objectives. Our goal is to inspire kids to give everything they have to their work and to uphold the greatest standards. Together, we try to improve self-worth, maximise individual skills, and respect one another's viewpoints. Both inside the school and outside, we want to create an environment that is engaging and fascinating for learning. We collaborate to create a broad curriculum that inspires a love of learning, experiences, and discovery, and that develops future-ready abilities. We want to encourage a love of the natural world and the world we live in. We appreciate you reading this website and ask that you get in touch with our school office if you need any additional information.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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C+
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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 | 15.4 | 19.6 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 103 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 57% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 106 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 64% 22 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.08% | 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 | -4.5 | Well 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 | 102 | 92 | 94 |
| 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 | 42% | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.89% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | - | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 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 | - | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.24% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
