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Duncombe Primary School
- Primary
- Islington N19 4JA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils learn to read using phonics from the start of Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some adults do not consistently identify gaps in pupils鈥� phonic knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, including pupils with SEND.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders check pupils鈥� progress in reading at regular intervals and give extra help to pupils who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, and there is a clear set of routines that pupils follow.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers and teaching assistants adapt their teaching well to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and when it does happen, leaders deal with it effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have established a strong culture of safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Leaders work with intelligence to build positive relationships with parents and carers.
Parental Involvement: Leaders care deeply about the community they serve.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils gain new experiences through trips and visits to places such as the Ecology Centre and the Tower of London.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers present new information with clarity.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils achieve well, including pupils with SEND.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure that pupils revisit what they have learned before to secure their knowledge and understanding.
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About Us
Duncombe Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 357 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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Duncombe is a two-form entry school that is active, joyful, and inclusive and serves a diverse neighbourhood. We want to make sure that every student at Duncombe has the highest expectations, realises their full potential, and enjoys studying in a stimulating, demanding, and imaginative environment. Every student has the right to achievement, self-assurance, and worldly preparation, and inclusion is at the core of our school. We offer a comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum that will help them get ready for secondary school and life after that. The learning experiences for our children are enhanced by opportunities to work with specialists, artists and professionals as well as many educational visits which give them a wide understanding of the world around them. In order to assist the learning and development of all of our kids, we work arduously with parents and families. Every child at Duncombe has a dedicated staff team that is passionate and dedicated to helping them reach their full potential. We extend a warm welcome to visitors and look forward to giving you a tour of the facility so you may discover for yourself what makes our school unique.
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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 | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 101 |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 52% | 57.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9.09% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 91 | 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 | 64% 14 | 61.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 12.66% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | 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 1 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 88 | 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 | 50% 9 | 60.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 3 | 14.11% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 91 | 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 | 59% | 59.49% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 12.44% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 - 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Duncombe Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
