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Charles Darwin Primary School
- 2.3 (4 reviews)
- Primary
- Norwich NR1 1DJ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, maths, and phonics teaching are highly effective and given high priority within the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have constructed a high-quality curriculum that covers a wide range of academic subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the attendance of a small group of pupils who are absent too frequently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of pupils attaining expected standards in key stage 1 were in line with national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted, short programmes of additional help are highly effective in supporting those pupils who are at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo ensures regular checks to make sure that additional support and high-quality teaching are having the intended impact.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders ensure that keeping pupils safe is given the highest priority. Policies and procedures reflect the latest published guidance.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� personal and emotional well-being is essential and underpins their academic achievement.
Parent Feedback: Parents say that their children are happy in school and well looked after.
Parental Involvement: The school celebrates the diversity in its community through special events, trips, and assemblies.
Extracurricular Activities: An extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities (electives), trips and visiting speakers enhance pupils鈥� classroom experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Adults in the early years have made very effective use of the indoor and outdoor learning environments to support all aspects of children鈥檚 learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel appreciated and trusted by leaders, which contributes to a strong ethos of working together.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils, including the most able, those who speak English as an additional language and those with SEND, make strong and substantial progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders ensure that any children who have difficulties in managing their behaviour get access to any additional help that they need.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have been uncompromising in their aim for teaching to be consistently of the highest quality.
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About Us
Charles Darwin Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 466 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 81% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 19 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 106 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 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 | 81% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 3.88% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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 | - | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.78% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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 | - | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 5.5% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 83 | 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 | - | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.77% | 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 |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Charles Darwin Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1