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Gateway Primary School
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Gateway Primary School
- Primary
- Carterton OX18 3SF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching begins when children first arrive in Reception; recent scheme introduced, delivered consistently well.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious, carefully planned to meet needs of all pupils, including SEND and service families.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders have not yet identified precise knowledge and vocabulary in some foundation subjects leading to knowledge gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics and reading are areas of recent focus for improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, feel safe, understand behaviour policy; bullying is almost unheard of and resolved if it happens.
Support for Falling Behind: Support in place for pupils falling behind in phonics; specific training in progress for staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND achieve well; excellent practice by coordinator, supported quickly with specialist support where needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, staff resolve issues; detailed knowledge of children and their families ensures safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders place strong emphasis on communication, assessments to keep children safe; comprehensive record-keeping.
Parent Feedback: Parents have much praise for headteacher; weekly celebration assemblies and regular communication noted.
Parental Involvement: Events like weekly celebration assemblies, many trips, and regular communication with parents emphasize involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Activities include tennis, choir, athletics, football, swimming, dance, mental health clubs; all pupils learn a musical instrument.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive training to develop expertise, appreciated by staff; workload and well-being considered by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Clear teaching objectives in maths and reading; support for those falling behind. Work in progress for other subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High expectations from leaders, effective support and challenge from governors, ensuring best outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff developing phonics expertise; not all equipped yet, impacting pupil achievement.
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Gateway Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 274 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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Our students (and staff) are joyful, strong, and well-adjusted young people who thrive on moving forward in their academic endeavours. We support "challenging for everyone" in an environment that encourages kids to continue and get over their all-too-familiar "fear of failure." We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and engaging educational environment for our students. All disciplines are covered in our curriculum through topic-based instruction, which is complemented by field trips and in-class visitors. We provide a variety of activities for our kids to try out since we know they will enjoy learning. Every student at Gateway Primary School is given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We can continue to fulfil the requirements of our individuals as they change and develop over time, across important phases and year groups, by routinely monitoring their development. Our open door policy encourages you to discuss your child's accomplishments and areas for improvement since we think that parent-teacher communication is a crucial component of a child's educational journey. Our students develop into independent learners who take on duties to help our community. Our year six students, who wear black uniforms, pick a head boy and head girl and serve as sports coaches, library helpers, and lunchtime friends for our younger students. Our kids take part in music courses, local sporting events, and our extremely active choir when they're not in class. We think Gateway Primary School is a terrific place to be with frequent activities like the Harvest Festival, Bedtime Reading, and the Christmas Fayre, to name a few.
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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 |
C
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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 | 21.1 | 25.8 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 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 | 102 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 103 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 48% 1 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.7% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 101 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 96 | 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 | 49% 5 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 13 | 10% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 54% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 9.89% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gateway Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1