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Benthal Primary School
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Benthal Primary School
- Primary
- Hackney N16 7AU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Well-established reading programme; support for weak readers provided.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum with well-developed subjects like history and science.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years curriculum needs coherent planning across all areas.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers receive support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and focused in class.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt resources; pupils with SEND follow the same curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are alert to safeguarding risks; act swiftly on concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Mental health support, promote healthy eating, exercise.
Parent Feedback: Parents find the school friendly and supportive.
Parental Involvement: Regular updates on children's progress, especially in early years.
Extracurricular Activities: After-school clubs like street dance, cooking, and tennis.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities for cycling and environmental projects.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have appropriate subject knowledge and engage effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers explain concepts clearly but need to check understanding more frequently.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not check pupils' understanding before moving on.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Generally effective, but not always aligned with leaders' intentions.
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About Us
Benthal Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 258 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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An Account of Benthal Since its founding in 1878, Benthal Primary School has had a lengthy and interesting history. Currently, Benthal Primary School is located in what was once a brick field in 1868. The majority of the bricks used to construct dwellings in the region were produced here. When Benthal School initially started operating in 1876, it was known as Rendalsham Road School and was constructed using the existing brick field clay. In 1903, the institution's name was changed to Benthal Road School. On the evening of September 19, 1940, a high explosive bomb dropped during World War II struck the school. The school was reconstructed in 1949 under the name Benthal Junior School after it was extensively damaged and had to close. Six weeks before the fiscal year came to an end, the new school's design was completed. A huge central roof light provided ample lighting for each class. The construction of a new infant school, which later evolved into a junior school, took place in 1966. Although the two structures are independent, they are connected by a connecting corridor. The first school constructed by Paul Maas, who drew influence from caverns and tents for the cosy structures and arches, was Benthal. On September 1st, 2006, the separate Junior and Infants Schools merged into a single primary 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 |
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 | 14.9 | - | 14.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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 | 60% | 68.69% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 12% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 104 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 47% 14 | 60.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 11.58% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 105 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 90 | 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 | 61% 8 | 64.2% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 5 | 12.63% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 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 | 69% | 64.21% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 11.04% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Benthal Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1