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Colden Common Primary School
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Colden Common Primary School
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- Colden Common SO50 6HW
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school is introducing a new system for teaching letters and sounds (phonics).
Success of the Curriculum: Achievement is improving rapidly after the decline of the last two years, especially in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Achievement in writing, particularly spelling, remains lower than in reading and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement in reading and mathematics is improving rapidly; attainment in reading is above average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are consistently good; they show respect for each other and adults.
Support for Falling Behind: New phonics program being introduced to support spelling and writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with disabilities are supported well to keep them fully included in lessons and making the same progress as other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is very little bullying and it is dealt with effectively; pupils trust adults to handle issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides good support with effective safeguarding procedures firmly embedded.
Parent Feedback: Most parents think their children make good progress and that children鈥檚 needs are met well.
Parental Involvement: Class blogs are used effectively to inform parents about pupils鈥� learning activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Participation in events like Zimbe makes a strong contribution to pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work in close and effective partnership with teaching assistants and use a wide range of strategies.
Impact on Student Progress: Good quality professional development has improved teaching, leading to good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Information on pupils鈥� attainment and progress is mostly used effectively to plan lessons matched closely to pupils鈥� needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few inconsistencies in teaching remain; higher attaining pupils not challenged enough in writing.
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Colden Common Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 408 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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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At Colden Common Primary School we are proud of our focus on children as individuals, and work in partnership with parents to ensure that every child receives the emotional, social and educational support that he or she needs in order to feel fulfilled throughout their primary school education. Our vibrant and engaging curriculum means that our children have a love of learning and we have a commitment to learning beyond the classroom, using not only our local community but also our beautiful and extensive school grounds. A talented, committed, and committed group of adults, including the governing board, supports the kids. Our learning values, which are summed up in our tagline, United in Lifelong Learning, serve as the foundation for our vision for everyone in our school community. More information on these can be found in the About Us section under the Learning Values link. We provide and actively seek out a broad range of extracurricular activities that give kids the chance to explore novel ideas and seize chances they might not otherwise have, as we are aware of our important role in fostering the development of future generations of adaptable, self-assured, and prosperous adults. To schedule a tour and learn more about our school, please get in touch with the office.
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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-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 25.8 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 111 |
| 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 | 109 | 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 | 72% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 78% 8 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 6 | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 6 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 70% 13 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 11 | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 110 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 83% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well Above 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Colden Common Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1