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Broomgrove Junior School
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Broomgrove Junior School
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- Wivenhoe CO7 9QB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers are increasingly skilled in teaching reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress in many subjects.
Foundational Skills: Teachers provide fun activities, high expectations in reading and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious, creative, broad curriculum prepares pupils for next steps.
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations in humanities need raising.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need more practice for higher order skills, consistent assessments.
Support for Falling Behind: Learning support assistants provide suitable guidance and help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils love reading and maths, achieving well in most subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift identification and help for those who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes, model school virtues well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading is good; mathematics requires improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is well led, resulting in good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification and support; diverse learning methods used.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Few incidents of bullying; staff handle them well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on welfare, cultural diversity, and inclusion.
Parent Feedback: Many parents appreciate the education and nurturing environment.
Parental Involvement: School keeps parents informed but some seek more timely responses.
Parent Feedback: Parents provided feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Specialist coaching in various activities enhances pupils' teamwork and self-esteem.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of clubs and activities enriches student experience.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; teachers feel valued and heard.
Impact on Student Progress: Training has improved confidence and effectiveness in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality checks and feedback lead to necessary improvements.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching leads to high achievement in reading.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders need more time to impact fully.
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About Us
Broomgrove Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 218 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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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| 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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 25.8 | 25.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 75% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.79% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 106 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 66% 14 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 11 | 10.71% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 52% 5 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 10% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 47% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.05% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Broomgrove Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1