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Downside Primary School
- Primary
- Luton LU4 8EZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers now have much higher expectations of what pupils can achieve in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils鈥� key stage 2 attainment across reading, writing and mathematics is now above the national average.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' progress in reading is still less consistent despite substantial improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in key stage 2 mathematics has been consistently strong for a number of years.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide additional support for the most able pupils in areas where there are gaps in their knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and have excellent attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides a wide range of support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with swiftly and effectively, and pupils feel safe and welcome.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The leadership team has ensured that safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Parent Feedback: The school鈥檚 annual parents鈥� questionnaire shows very high levels of satisfaction from many parents.
Parental Involvement: Governors are passionate about its role within the community and contribute regularly.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can participate in many extra-curricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers question pupils well and challenge them to explain their ideas.
Impact on Student Progress: New strategies have been introduced to improve the quality of pupils鈥� reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Pupils now spend longer practising specific reading skills, such as comprehension and analysis.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils still require additional support from their teachers.
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Downside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1038 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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 invested a lot of work in creating a set of values for the entire school in January 2013. These principles are actively promoted in our daily activities, and our school behaviour policy emphasises them. Every month, we emphasise a different value, and we talk about it in assemblies and lessons.
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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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A
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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 | 23.9 | 25.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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 | 65% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.03% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 108 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 71% 2 | 55.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 7.88% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 69% 11 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 7.63% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 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 | 58% | 52.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.44% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 Downside Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1