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Fernhurst Primary School
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- Fernhurst GU27 3EA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are working on an ambitious curriculum with selected resources to support teachers
Foundational Skills: Adults are trained to deliver the phonics programme. However, gaps in phonics knowledge are not always swiftly addressed
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum planning does not detail the essential knowledge and skills clearly enough
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and courteous; learning is rarely disrupted
Performance in Maths & Reading: Too many pupils do not learn to read as confidently or as fluently as they should
Support for Falling Behind: Adults check what pupils have remembered and identify any gaps in phonics knowledge, but this is not always acted on quickly enough
Support for SEND Pupils: Activities are adapted so that the carefully identified needs of pupils with SEND can learn the same curriculum as their peers
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Unkind behaviour and bullying are rare; adults help resolve any issues
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School provides a range of opportunities to inspire pupils beyond the taught curriculum
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered the 73 responses to the online survey, Ofsted Parent View
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with pupils and families to provide needed support
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have recently enjoyed a trip to see a pantomime and attending residential trips
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported and looked after, particularly by the headteacher
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are confident to select activities and break learning down into logical steps in subjects like mathematics and science
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always use assessment information to adapt learning appropriately leading to gaps in knowledge
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In Reception, teachers check what pupils remember but do not always use this information effectively
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About Us
Fernhurst Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 120 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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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Greetings from Fernhurst Elementary School. We are a friendly, caring school located in a stunning natural setting. Working in collaboration with the University of Chichester Academy Trust and the other schools in the Trust makes us happy to be a member of it. Students are at the centre of all we do here at Fernhurst. As a school, we are proud to have received our Silver Award and are committed to upholding the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child. We expect all students to treat one another with courtesy and consideration, and we work to create a welcoming, all-encompassing learning environment that fosters the development of the whole person while also encouraging academic performance. We think that exceptional learning is given through an engaging and exciting curriculum, and that inspirational teaching will help students to push themselves to be the best that they can be. Lighting a fire of exploration, imagination, and curiosity should be the goal of learning. We collaborate with parents and the local community and have solid, encouraging community ties. We have access to a great forest school that enriches students' learning about the outside world, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities that provide a special emphasis on developing students' musical and athletic abilities. We hope you like browsing our website since we are proud of our school, its students, and its staff. Please get in touch with us and let us know if you are unable to locate the information you are looking for. We are eager to collaborate with you and help your child achieve their full potential.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.2 | - | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 44% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 5.18% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 102 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 96 | 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 | 45% 18 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 7 | 6.56% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below 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 | 102 5 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 97 | 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 | 63% 10 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 6.51% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | Below 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 | 107 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 89 | 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 | 73% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 4.61% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above 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 - 2nd Sep 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
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fernhurst Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
