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Captains Close Primary School
- Primary
- Asfordby LE14 3TU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers effectively use interesting texts to engage the whole class.
Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching has been improved with intensive training, ensuring staff teach consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and mostly well-planned, building secure knowledge in most subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: There is high attainment over time in reading and writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Knowledge and concepts across other subjects need clearer mapping.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few subjects have limited pupil knowledge; revisions are being implemented to enhance pupil learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Improved identification and planning for support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are proud, feel safe, and exhibit positive behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Recent improvements have been made in reading with consistent teaching of phonics.
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate support is provided for those struggling with reading.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High attainment but variability in progress rates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and embrace high expectations, although some inconsistencies remain in policy application.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear roles and responsibilities in identifying and supporting SEND pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt activities well, understanding pupils' needs, especially with bespoke accommodations in specialist classes.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong partnerships ensure pupils鈥� welfare and safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff address poor behavior with new policy; pupils mostly adhere to high standards.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive and supportive environment; consistent follow-up on absences improves attendance.
Parental Involvement: Effective classroom workshops help parents support their children.
Parent Feedback: Most parents confident; a minority feel communication could improve.
Extracurricular Activities: Older pupils run clubs and act as pupil leaders.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and events promote broader development; pupils enjoy sports and music opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are committed to improving teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective training ensures greater consistency and understanding among teachers.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported with strong focus on professional development, embracing leadership changes.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective use of technology helps teachers explain concepts clearly and check on learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching is sustained; more consistency needed in planning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variability exists; precision in planning needs improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all pupils and parents understand new policies; occasional inconsistency remains.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Revised plans are underway for more precise identification of essential knowledge.
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About Us
Captains Close Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 169 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | 16.7 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 64% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.1% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 99 | 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 | 69% 13 | 63.64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 3 | 10.73% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 | 107 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 5 | 98 | 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 | 82% 23 | 62.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 13 | 9.63% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 59% | 56.02% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.56% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Captains Close Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1