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Forestdale Primary School
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Forestdale Primary School
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- Croydon CR0 9JE
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils do well in reading, writing, and mathematics regardless of their academic ability or starting points.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-planned activities and consistently good teaching enable good progress. Reading has a high priority throughout the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: There is some variability in the quality of teaching in different subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards improved in 2012, especially in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: The headteacher introduced a more rigorous procedure to track pupils鈥� progress. Teachers spot underachievement quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school is good. Pupils feel safe and form bullying is dealt with promptly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers plan carefully for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs. Small-group support is provided by specialist teachers or teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report that bullying is not tolerated and dealt with quickly. Pupils feel completely safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The youngest children are taught early about sharing resources and moving sensibly and safely around the classroom.
Parent Feedback: A very large majority of parents agree that the school manages behaviour well.
Parental Involvement: The website has a wealth of information and regular newsletters keep parents informed.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a wide range of lunchtime and after-school clubs well attended by pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are keen to help move the school forward and improve their practice through the STAR coaching program.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching is enabling pupils to make good progress over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular classroom visits check the quality of teachers鈥� marking and displays. Marking is uniformly good.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers have excellent specialist knowledge in English or mathematics but are less confident in other subjects.
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About Us
Forestdale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 414 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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| 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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C+
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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 | 26.7 | - | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 107 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 81% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 107 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 79% 3 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 108 3 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 82% 16 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 3 | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well 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 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 66% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Forestdale Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1