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Cypress Primary School
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Cypress Primary School
- Primary
- Croydon SE25 4AU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Sharp focus on phonics, early reading skills, and mathematical understanding; children achieve a good level of development.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have done a great deal of work to improve what is taught and how it is taught.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, staff do not plan well enough to make sure that pupils understand the links between different topics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics have improved by the end of Reception and Years 1, 2, and 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide early support and ensure that referrals to other agencies are made promptly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well throughout the school and know about different types of bullying and online safety; bullying is dealt with well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are fully included.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know about different types of bullying and how to keep themselves safe online. Bullying is dealt with well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders know their pupils and their families well, providing early support and ensuring referrals to other agencies are made promptly.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are highly supportive of the school.
Parental Involvement: The partnership with parents and carers is strong.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils take part in a wide range of activities including learning to play the violin, drama productions, and learning a foreign language.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area in Nursery is stimulating and Reception is continuing to develop their outdoor area.
Teacher Engagement: Staff provide rich and engaging resources to stimulate children's curiosity.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers teach and assess pupils' learning more effectively due to focused professional development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are skilful at showing pupils how to think deeply, encouraging meaningful engagement with the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Less detail has been given to linking what pupils learn in different year groups in foundation subjects.
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About Us
Cypress Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 682 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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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Our youngest children, ages 2, 3, and 4, reside in Little Cypress.
One of our Deputy Heads of School, Miss Ailsa Chapman, is in charge of it.
Our mission is to provide services of the greatest calibre in a welcoming and exciting setting.
We take great pride in the start we give our children in "Little Cypress," providing them with a solid foundation on which to build their future learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage are of utmost importance.
We promote self-reliance and curiosity in a curriculum built on play, where everyone can succeed.
We call our two-year offer, or 2YO, Rainbow Class.
Children in Rainbow Class are also welcome to join our breakfast and after-school programmes, which are located in the Little Cypress facility for this age group.
Every child is entitled to 15 free hours of nursery school or 30 hours with specific requirements.
We can accommodate 26 kids in the morning and 26 kids in the afternoon, and we can provide both full- and part-time spots for our Breakfast and After School Club programmes.
Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act of 1999, Part VI.
If you are not also eligible for the working tax credit and have an annual gross income of no more than 16,190, you may receive the child tax credit.
If the child is 2 years old and is being cared for by the authority (CLA).
If you are granted the free money, you will be able to purchase additional mornings or afternoons at the prices listed below.
If you get any of the aforementioned benefits, you can also submit an online funding application at www.myearlylearning.co.uk.
If you qualify for 2YO funding, the first 15 hours of Rainbow Class are free.
Additional sessions for Gold and Silver Class Nursery are $19.00 each.
At least five sessions per week are required for Gold and Silver Classes (either 5 mornings or 5 afternoons).
For more information, please visit us at Little Cypress (the brand-new structure that contains the nursery, Breakfast Club, and After School Club).
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One of our Deputy Heads of School, Miss Ailsa Chapman, is in charge of it.
Our mission is to provide services of the greatest calibre in a welcoming and exciting setting.
We take great pride in the start we give our children in "Little Cypress," providing them with a solid foundation on which to build their future learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage are of utmost importance.
We promote self-reliance and curiosity in a curriculum built on play, where everyone can succeed.
We call our two-year offer, or 2YO, Rainbow Class.
Children in Rainbow Class are also welcome to join our breakfast and after-school programmes, which are located in the Little Cypress facility for this age group.
Every child is entitled to 15 free hours of nursery school or 30 hours with specific requirements.
We can accommodate 26 kids in the morning and 26 kids in the afternoon, and we can provide both full- and part-time spots for our Breakfast and After School Club programmes.
Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act of 1999, Part VI.
If you are not also eligible for the working tax credit and have an annual gross income of no more than 16,190, you may receive the child tax credit.
If the child is 2 years old and is being cared for by the authority (CLA).
If you are granted the free money, you will be able to purchase additional mornings or afternoons at the prices listed below.
If you get any of the aforementioned benefits, you can also submit an online funding application at www.myearlylearning.co.uk.
If you qualify for 2YO funding, the first 15 hours of Rainbow Class are free.
Additional sessions for Gold and Silver Class Nursery are $19.00 each.
At least five sessions per week are required for Gold and Silver Classes (either 5 mornings or 5 afternoons).
For more information, please visit us at Little Cypress (the brand-new structure that contains the nursery, Breakfast Club, and After School Club).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24 | 14.5 | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 103 |
| 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 | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 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 | 62% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.88% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 105 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 92 | 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% 1 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 6 | 11.11% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 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 | 69% | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.45% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 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 | - | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 86 | 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 | - | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.4% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cypress Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1