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Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
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Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Newbury RG14 2RA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics have seen improvements since a new programme was introduced in January 2022, focused on letter-sound correspondences.
Success of the Curriculum: The mathematics curriculum is now a strength due to its well-sequenced nature. Other subjects are still being developed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Foundation subjects and early years need a more consistently implemented and logically sequenced curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-trained staff support reads with regular opportunities to apply phonics knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive behaviours, understanding how their choices affect the entire school community.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics is a strong point, but reading needs more consistent practice with precise phonics.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils feel included and achieve well, particularly in mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils stand united against bullying, knowing when to seek help from ambassadors or adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A coherent culture of safeguarding ensures pupil safety; staff are well-trained and vigilant.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the transformative leadership of the headteacher and improvements in outdoor space.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel involved through effective communication from staff and leaders.
Extracurricular Activities: A broad range of clubs cater to pupil needs, including experiences missed due to the pandemic.
Outdoor Facilities: Recent improvements to outdoor spaces benefit pupils, especially post-pandemic.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are passionate and committed, creating engaging lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching methods have positively impacted student achievement in core subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leadership continues to focus on improving teaching quality by enhancing subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack subject knowledge in science and underdeveloped foundation subjects.
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About Us
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 238 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 66% 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 are really proud of everything our school accomplishes. Our goal is to radically improve the lives of our children and young people by offering them high-quality experiences and education. We strive to do this by delivering outstanding education to everyone. where necessary, offers individualised support to children and young people. works with parents and carers to involve them in the education of their children. Our school offers high-quality instruction in a setting that is nurturing, meaningful, and safe for kids and teenagers' academic and personal growth. The variety that exists within our institutions is something we value. We value every person and work to help them improve by helping them form a good self-concept and a "can do" attitude. We give our kids and teenagers the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in school. We educate and train our young people to become tomorrow's leaders. We encourage them to pursue their goals, live up to their convictions, and be prepared for success in the future.
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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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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | 21 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 101 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 66% | 50.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.46% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 101 6 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 101 | 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 | 41% 22 | 61.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 11.95% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 95 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 4 | 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 | 19% 22 | 62.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.87% | 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 | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -7.5 | Well 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 | 99 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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 | 41% | 57.24% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.79% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1