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Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: A highly effective, systematic approach to phonics ensures children develop strong reading skills from an early age.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well designed and implemented, providing pupils with a range of knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Continuing to develop the middle leadership team, including subject leaders, as the school grows.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop secure mathematical skills from an early age and make excellent progress in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional funding for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils is used effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate consideration towards adults and each other, leading to full engagement in learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leadership of the school’s provision for pupils with SEND is highly effective, ensuring strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is highly effective, with a high level of vigilance and robust systems in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have built a culture of positive relationships with parents, ensuring excellent support for vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very appreciative of the excellent education, often praising the nurturing and holistic approach to learning.
Parental Involvement: Parents have opportunities to participate in workshops such as phonics, mathematics, and theatre.
Extracurricular Activities: After-school activities include ballet, engineering, and drama.
Outdoor Facilities: The playground is well organized, offering a range of equipment that encourages responsible behavior.
Teacher Engagement: All staff appreciate the excellent training and professional development opportunities on offer.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching ensures pupils make strong progress across the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; the report emphasizes high expectations and effective teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders frequently check the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring detailed knowledge of their impact on pupils’ progress.
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Galleywall Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 370 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 4-11 4-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17 17.6 22.5
Proficient Math 104 - 103
Proficient Read 104 - 109
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Galleywall Primary School Reviews
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Hi there Reviewer. I salute your bravery for being so forthright, but next time perhaps leave your name or, even better, speak to me or one of the "worst" teachers I brought along with me and we can try to resolve your issues. It is also a shame that most of your "facts" are wrong. Do check out our recent Ofsted report which shows what inspectors and most pupils, parents and staff think. Martin Blain...
This school may well have been good but DO NOT send your children here now - there has been a new headteacher who joined under a cloud, and brought with him the worst teachers he could find. He has no idea about children and apart from 3 years in primary (2 of which were during covid) he has only taught in secondary. He doesn't like children and when I asked about early reading he had...
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 98 97
Reading 104 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 70% 63.1% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 10.91% 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 3 Above Average
Maths -1.4 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 - 93 96
Reading - 93 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 - 61.67% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 10.92% 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 -
Writing -
Maths -

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 - 93 94
Reading - 95 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 - 61.08% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 10.16% 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 -
Writing -
Maths -

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 - 92 93
Reading - 92 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 - 56.61% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 7.8% 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 -
Writing -
Maths -
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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 - 29th Aug 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Galleywall Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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