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Gatcombe Park Primary School
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Gatcombe Park Primary School
- Primary
- Portsmouth PO2 0UR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is well prioritised within the school with phonic teaching enabling all children to become fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed an ambitious and broad curriculum for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not consistently check pupils' understanding when introducing new knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff check pupils' progress through the planned curriculum using mid-topic quizzes and end-of-topic reviews.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use effective keep-up sessions to help children who are struggling to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respond positively to teachers鈥� high expectations and behaviour is calm around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Bespoke strategies for pupils with SEND enable them to learn well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and tackled quickly and effectively by leaders.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to report concerns and use 'Help me boxes'; pastoral care is impressive.
Parent Feedback: Many parents and carers are grateful for this help, which helps to ensure pupils have high attendance.
Parental Involvement: Staff work closely with families to provide strong support for pupils experiencing challenging circumstances.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum provides many opportunities for pupils to develop curiosity and creativity, including residential camping trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils play across different year groups, sharing the trim trail equipment thoughtfully.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make appropriate activity choices, well-resourced to support the learning of all pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' subject knowledge means activities are well-resourced to support learning effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff check pupils' progress using mid-topic quizzes and end-of-topic reviews.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not consistently check pupils鈥� understanding of previous knowledge leading to knowledge gaps.
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About Us
Gatcombe Park Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 210 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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 a small, welcoming school, and we are proud of all of our students for consistently exemplifying the school's core principles of "Teamwork, Respect, and Aiming High." We also take great pride in the collaborative effort of the students, teachers, governors, and parents to make Gatcombe Park Primary School the best it can be. Please peruse the school website to get a sense of what is going on, and if you require any additional information, come visit us and we will try to assist you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | 17.5 | 34.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | - |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 57% | 45.58% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.75% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 107 6 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 59% 1 | 54.8% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.83% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 101 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 60% 3 | 53.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.89% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 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 | 57% | 53.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.78% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gatcombe Park Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1