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Friars Primary School and Nursery
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Friars Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Southend-on-Sea SS3 9XX
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught systematically from nursery through Year 2 with fast-paced, fun, and accurate instruction.
Success of the Curriculum: 'Connected curriculum' integrates subjects effectively; pupils show good progress, particularly in history and geography.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to better incorporate rich, subject-specific language in pupils' writing across non-English subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in writing at key stage 2 and mathematics at key stage 1 has shown improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective interventions and assessments help students catch up in early reading and writing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly, polite, and committed learners, contributing to good behaviour and progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong systems identify individual barriers and tailor programs to support SEND pupils effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A culture of safeguarding is evident, with thorough actions taken on concerns. Pupils feel safe and understand internet safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors ensure staff receive appropriate training, fulfilling their safeguarding obligations thoroughly.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely positive about the school's support and their children's progress.
Parental Involvement: Successful events like family picnic sports day raise the school's profile within the community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy competitive sporting opportunities, with numerous trophies won in local events.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive outside play areas and a wide range of equipment keep pupils active and engaged.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are enthusiastic about additional training provided by the trust to refine their professional practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use individual support and challenging tasks to ensure consistent student progress in writing and maths.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Classrooms feature 'working walls' displaying key information to consolidate learning, resulting in good student outcomes.
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About Us
Friars Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 434 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 | 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 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 21.7 | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 55% | 56.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.2% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 64% 5 | 62.24% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 12.45% | 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 | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 2 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 69% 3 | 57.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 12 | 10.08% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 103 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 93 | 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% | 57.26% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Friars Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1