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Castlecombe Primary School
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Castlecombe Primary School
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- Bromley SE9 4AT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils read with interest and enjoyment; phonics teaching is a strength.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and contributes well to overall development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure all teachers challenge pupils effectively, particularly the most able.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-planned support enables pupils who fall behind to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show good attitudes to learning, and are polite.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make good progress with precisely targeted support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; bullying dealt with effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on well-being and safety; pupils feel very safe in school.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise improvements in teaching and behaviour over the past two years.
Parental Involvement: Leaders encourage parents to support reading through home鈥搒chool books.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities, promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Outdoor Facilities: Spacious playground with various activities available.
Teacher Engagement: High morale among staff with effective support and training.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching has led to significant improvements in pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in using assessment information to plan challenging activities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality of teaching is improving, but not consistent across all classes.
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About Us
Castlecombe Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 318 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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In the London Borough of Bromley, Castlecombe Primary School, a one-form entry primary academy school, is located on a sizable property on the edge of Elmstead Woods.
To give education for all the kids who were born in London's East End, the original school was established in 1937.
In order to accommodate the expansion of our KS2 department to two forms of entry, the school completed substantial building work in 2018 that increased the size of the school's rear and added 6 additional classrooms.
We are lucky that the school offers a huge playground and field for the kids to use for recreation.
Castlecombe Primary School joined the Spring Partnership Trust in September 2016.
We want our students to enjoy their time with us and graduate from our institution as self-assured, enthused, and ambitious learners.
Castlecombe strives to be an innovative school, able to develop and put into practise fresh concepts that will improve the learning environment for the kids.
The school is proud of the connections to the community it has worked so hard to establish.
Academic success is the main priority at Castlecombe.
Children are encouraged to take part in all aspects of the curriculum, succeed to the best of their abilities, and feel appreciated by the school.
We are a kind, joyful school that works to inspire kids to do their absolute best and to feel appreciated by the community.
Castlecombe offers a fair education that values each student equally.
We believe that our website provides information about what Castlecombe hopes to accomplish for our kids.
Do not hesitate to schedule a visit to the school to view it up close; we will be happy to address any questions you may have.
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To give education for all the kids who were born in London's East End, the original school was established in 1937.
In order to accommodate the expansion of our KS2 department to two forms of entry, the school completed substantial building work in 2018 that increased the size of the school's rear and added 6 additional classrooms.
We are lucky that the school offers a huge playground and field for the kids to use for recreation.
Castlecombe Primary School joined the Spring Partnership Trust in September 2016.
We want our students to enjoy their time with us and graduate from our institution as self-assured, enthused, and ambitious learners.
Castlecombe strives to be an innovative school, able to develop and put into practise fresh concepts that will improve the learning environment for the kids.
The school is proud of the connections to the community it has worked so hard to establish.
Academic success is the main priority at Castlecombe.
Children are encouraged to take part in all aspects of the curriculum, succeed to the best of their abilities, and feel appreciated by the school.
We are a kind, joyful school that works to inspire kids to do their absolute best and to feel appreciated by the community.
Castlecombe offers a fair education that values each student equally.
We believe that our website provides information about what Castlecombe hopes to accomplish for our kids.
Do not hesitate to schedule a visit to the school to view it up close; we will be happy to address any questions you may have.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 21.6 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 107 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 106 | 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 | 102 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 104 | 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 | 51% | 66.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 13.54% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 102 3 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 56% 13 | 68.2% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 3 | 14.87% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 69% 6 | 66.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 8 | 13.74% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 75% | 67.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 12.89% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castlecombe Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1