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Coley Primary School
- Primary
- Reading RG1 6AZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils develop a firm foundation in spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in English and across the wider curriculum continue to rise.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils require more regular opportunities to reason and record their thinking in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in mathematics and develop secure knowledge and skills in calculation.
Support for Falling Behind: The 'Coley Coaching' scheme provides regular one-to-one support to discuss learning and difficulties.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils from all nationalities and faiths get on famously, playing with joy and enthusiasm.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff and leaders quickly support families to get the help they need when concerns arise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders waste no time in supporting families and pupils know how to report concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Children are taught to assess and manage risks in a supervised environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are delighted that their children celebrate their own and others' cultures.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with families to encourage and establish strong attendance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff believe in the vision and appreciate opportunities to learn and grow.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers tailor support to match pupils' needs, resulting in strong progress in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors frequently visit the school and offer effective challenge and support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some parents do not yet share leaders' high expectations of pupils' attendance.
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About Us
Coley Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 254 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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We would like to extend a warm welcome to Coley Primary School and share with you our goals and objectives in order to give you a sense of the culture of our institution.
We concentrate on Learning now will benefit us tomorrow. Goals of Coley Primary We anticipate every kid to fulfil their potential by putting an unwavering emphasis on excellent teaching and learning.
Our goal is to give everyone access to a quality education.
Consensus values at Coley Primary PERSONAL CURIOSITY CONFIDENCE PRIDE VALUE HONESTY Goals of Coley Primary School Excellence is something we aim for in everything we do.
Excellent quality first teaching, in our opinion, has the greatest influence on learning.
Our goal is to provide every student the tools they need to achieve now and in the future with the help of Coley Coaching, including knowledge, understanding, skills, and resilience.
We provide a curriculum that is tailored to the needs of our students and allows them to develop critical thinking and subject-matter knowledge.
We encourage a passion for knowledge in order to ensure that all children make good development and reach aspirational goals.
Our British values encourage us to engage with others in our communities and to give back.
We are incredibly proud of the kids who attend Coley Primary School and everything they accomplish there.
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We concentrate on Learning now will benefit us tomorrow. Goals of Coley Primary We anticipate every kid to fulfil their potential by putting an unwavering emphasis on excellent teaching and learning.
Our goal is to give everyone access to a quality education.
Consensus values at Coley Primary PERSONAL CURIOSITY CONFIDENCE PRIDE VALUE HONESTY Goals of Coley Primary School Excellence is something we aim for in everything we do.
Excellent quality first teaching, in our opinion, has the greatest influence on learning.
Our goal is to provide every student the tools they need to achieve now and in the future with the help of Coley Coaching, including knowledge, understanding, skills, and resilience.
We provide a curriculum that is tailored to the needs of our students and allows them to develop critical thinking and subject-matter knowledge.
We encourage a passion for knowledge in order to ensure that all children make good development and reach aspirational goals.
Our British values encourage us to engage with others in our communities and to give back.
We are incredibly proud of the kids who attend Coley Primary School and everything they accomplish there.
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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 |
A
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B-
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D+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 25.8 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 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 | 63% | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 8% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 106 3 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 93 | 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 | 48% 10 | 55.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 8.5% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 93 | 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 | 38% 15 | 54.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 8.5% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 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 | 53% | 52.45% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.11% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Coley Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1