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Croft Church of England Primary School
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Croft Church of England Primary School
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- Croft LE9 3GJ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school nurtures a positive culture of reading and recently introduced a new scheme for teaching phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils鈥� achievement has improved, particularly in reading and mathematics, but there is still much to do.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not consistently check pupils鈥� understanding, leading to gaps in knowledge, especially in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Recently, pupils' achievement in reading and mathematics has improved by the end of each key stage.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff do not always make sure pupils use their phonic knowledge to decode and blend difficult words.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well but sometimes there is disruption in lessons due to inconsistent expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has strengthened its oversight of pupils with SEND, but academic needs are not consistently prioritized.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, fostering a positive and open culture around safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is calm and orderly, but pupils鈥� understanding of British values is not well developed.
Parent Feedback: Most pupils, parents, and carers recognize that changes are for the better.
Parental Involvement: Relationships and trust between the school and the local community are being restored.
Extracurricular Activities: The range of extracurricular activities is limited and pupils would like more opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Subject leadership is strengthening and teachers typically use secure subject knowledge to plan purposeful activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Sometimes pupils are not clear about what they are learning, leading to gaps in knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not consistently check pupils鈥� understanding before moving on, affecting their achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The use of assessment is not fully developed across all subjects, particularly in maths and early reading.
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About Us
Croft Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 117 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The modest, loving Croft Church of England Primary School is located in the centre of our great neighbourhood. We take great pride in having a devoted group of professionals who are all committed to giving each student in the school the greatest educational opportunity possible. Our emphasis is on excellence and fun, and we provide a secure and joyful learning environment. Every student at our school, in my opinion, is cherished, and they are all encouraged to develop into independent, joyful, responsible, and creative learners. We are extremely proud of our Christian ethos and values and I believe that children will leave us having experienced lots of exciting learning opportunities, having excelled academically and socially and with the feeling of being an important part of a caring Christian community. Please don't hesitate to call for an informal discussion or to schedule a visit so you can see for yourself what makes our amazing school so exceptional if you have any questions about it.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 19.7 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| 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 | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 55% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.1% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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.
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.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Croft Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
