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Foxes Piece School
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- Marlow SL7 1JW
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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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Foundational Skills: Some pupils do not learn to read quickly enough due to variability in teaching early reading
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils build knowledge in music and science, but gaps exist in other subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to identify and sequence all key content in subjects for better learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations, and low-level disruption is not tolerated
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils are not learning as well as they could, particularly in mathematics and early reading
Support for Falling Behind: Support for pupils who fall behind in reading is not always accurate enough to help them catch up
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching is not always adapted well enough to enable SEND pupils to learn alongside their classmates
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand the difference between unkindness and bullying, and incidents are dealt with swiftly
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught how to be safe, understanding risks online and offline
Parent Feedback: Inspectors took account of parents' views through Ofsted Parent View and additional free-text responses
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy learning to play musical instruments and performing
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' subject knowledge in some curriculum areas needs strengthening
Impact on Student Progress: Weak subject knowledge sometimes hampers pupils' progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Checks on pupils鈥� learning are not always swift enough to address gaps in knowledge
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About Us
Foxes Piece School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 181 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Foxes Piece School is situated on a sizable, level property with lovely grounds and other lovely natural features.
Excellent playing fields are available for us to utilise in hosting local contests with the other Marlow schools as well as a variety of sports clubs.
An inclusive community school with a proven track record of making improvement is Foxes Piece.
All of our kids appreciate the relaxed and joyful learning atmosphere we provide.
Our thoughtful school community, which includes the teachers, parents, and governors, is supportive and appreciates the instruction offered at Foxes Piece.
Since we are a community school, respect and tolerance are at the core of everything we do and are connected to British Values. We are passionate about inclusion and diversity.
We celebrate a variety of faiths through our curriculum, assemblies, and focus days. Through specialised seminars, we also encourage inclusiveness and equality for everyone.
Our Early Years programme offers a cutting-edge and motivating atmosphere focused on the needs of the children.
Excellent results for the kids at Foxes Piece School are a result of the expansion of our outdoor space and the high staff to pupil ratio.
The children at Key Stage One follow the National Curriculum; the morning includes literacy, numeracy, guided reading, and phonics.
In Key Stage Two, guided reading comes first in the morning, then literacy and math.
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Excellent playing fields are available for us to utilise in hosting local contests with the other Marlow schools as well as a variety of sports clubs.
An inclusive community school with a proven track record of making improvement is Foxes Piece.
All of our kids appreciate the relaxed and joyful learning atmosphere we provide.
Our thoughtful school community, which includes the teachers, parents, and governors, is supportive and appreciates the instruction offered at Foxes Piece.
Since we are a community school, respect and tolerance are at the core of everything we do and are connected to British Values. We are passionate about inclusion and diversity.
We celebrate a variety of faiths through our curriculum, assemblies, and focus days. Through specialised seminars, we also encourage inclusiveness and equality for everyone.
Our Early Years programme offers a cutting-edge and motivating atmosphere focused on the needs of the children.
Excellent results for the kids at Foxes Piece School are a result of the expansion of our outdoor space and the high staff to pupil ratio.
The children at Key Stage One follow the National Curriculum; the morning includes literacy, numeracy, guided reading, and phonics.
In Key Stage Two, guided reading comes first in the morning, then literacy and math.
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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 |
B
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | - |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 63% | 57.12% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.52% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 104 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 98 | 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 | 42% 1 | 62.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 10.86% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 101 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 98 | 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 | 43% 16 | 60.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 10.25% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 105 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 59% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.5% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Foxes Piece School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1