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Chalk Ridge Primary School
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Chalk Ridge Primary School
- Primary
- Basingstoke and Deane RG22 4ER
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong focus on phonics, reading, and mathematics with recent improvements in teaching practices.
Success of the Curriculum: Current pupils making strong progress in mathematics and English due to well-structured leadership and teacher training.
Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is strong with expert knowledge ensuring reading improvements.
Success of the Curriculum: Redesigned curriculum with clear knowledge progression; teaching is precise in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Greater challenge needed in science and wider curriculum to promote deeper thinking and subject-specific vocabulary.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teacher knowledge in some subjects needs strengthening to address misconceptions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading is in line with national averages, but mathematics showed significant improvement recently.
Support for Falling Behind: Strong academic and pastoral support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND ensures they are well integrated.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have very positive attitudes, engage well with teachers, and show respect for one another.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong phonics support for rapid progress; teaching methods for vocabulary need enhancement.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick extra help allows pupils to catch up rapidly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, responding positively to teachers and peers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong teamwork among staff ensures that all pupils with SEND are integrated well into lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged and SEND pupils well-integrated into learning with peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: High emphasis on pupil safety with effective safeguarding arrangements and timely support for pupils of concern.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe, well cared for, and know who to approach with concerns.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to; effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes mental health and 'friendship' values effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the commitment of staff and the range of sporting provisions, trips, and after-school clubs.
Parental Involvement: Parents find staff accessible and communication strong, especially in supporting their children's reading and number skills.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback and views.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of sporting clubs, trips, and visits highly valued by pupils and parents.
Outdoor Facilities: More effective use of outdoor learning environments recommended to support better literacy and number-skills development.
Extracurricular Activities: Limited opportunities for discovering and nurturing wider talents.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefited from additional training and have higher expectations, leading to improved standards.
Impact on Student Progress: Better planning and training led to higher teacher expectations and stronger progress in mathematics and English.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessment and monitoring ensure consistent improvement across all year groups.
Teacher Engagement: Positive relationships and clear expectations foster engagement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to promote deeper thinking in mathematics and provide more challenging age-appropriate tasks in science and humanities.
Impact on Student Progress: Variation exists; some subjects see gaps due to teacher knowledge.
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About Us
Chalk Ridge Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 322 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 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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Welcome to our school's website, where you may learn more about our institution and the neighbourhood we serve.
Our school is located in Basingstoke's Brighton Hill neighbourhood.
The school is located in a residential neighbourhood about three miles from the M3 and three miles from the town centre.
We aspire to provide a dynamic and encouraging learning atmosphere where children's abilities and gifts are nourished and developed since we only want the best for the kids in our care.
Excellent learning facilities are available at the school, which is located in a secure area.
We have an outdoor classroom that enhances learning outside and was picked by students on the school council.
We always appreciate the chance to meet potential families, so if you'd like to stop by and see how we study and how our school operates, please feel free to schedule a visit by phoning the school office at 01256 461733.
The pupils and their accomplishments serve as the best marketing tool for our school.
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Our school is located in Basingstoke's Brighton Hill neighbourhood.
The school is located in a residential neighbourhood about three miles from the M3 and three miles from the town centre.
We aspire to provide a dynamic and encouraging learning atmosphere where children's abilities and gifts are nourished and developed since we only want the best for the kids in our care.
Excellent learning facilities are available at the school, which is located in a secure area.
We have an outdoor classroom that enhances learning outside and was picked by students on the school council.
We always appreciate the chance to meet potential families, so if you'd like to stop by and see how we study and how our school operates, please feel free to schedule a visit by phoning the school office at 01256 461733.
The pupils and their accomplishments serve as the best marketing tool for our 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 |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | - | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.18% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 60% 1 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 11.36% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | 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 | 102 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 59% 4 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 11.54% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 63% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.67% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chalk Ridge Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1