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Gaywood Primary School
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Gaywood Primary School
- Primary
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk PE30 4AY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Early reading is taught well with a cohesive programme in place and regular coaching for staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have put in place a comprehensively planned curriculum that prioritises key knowledge and vocabulary.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff are less confident in delivering aspects beyond English and mathematics, leading to fewer opportunities for pupils to apply their knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers skilfully build on pupils鈥� learning day-on-day and week-on-week in subjects such as English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are attentive and work hard. Consistent approaches to managing behaviour are used through the school.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use a range of strategies across subjects to help build up collections of knowledge and vocabulary, such as working walls.
Support for SEND Pupils: The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong, with well-trained staff and carefully planned support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils are sure that adults will sort out any problems they may have. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders know the pupils well and provide additional help or support to families when needed.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� feedback includes positive comments about the school via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers extracurricular activities such as sports clubs and music tuition.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy playtimes using the wide range of equipment on offer.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from regular coaching and new staff spend time observing and learning from more experienced colleagues.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders and staff at all levels work closely as part of the trust, supporting both less experienced and more experienced teachers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Development plans are realistic and clearly set out how leaders are and will continue to improve the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers鈥� confidence in delivering aspects of the curriculum beyond English and mathematics is less well developed.
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About Us
Gaywood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 382 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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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Gaywood Primary is dedicated to offering a welcoming, engaging atmosphere where each child can realise their full potential as contributing members of society and lifelong learners. We think it is the duty of the entire school community, who will collaborate while exemplifying respect and tolerance for one another. We are unwavering in holding our staff, governors, and students to the highest standards and goals. Our goal is to become a school known for its academic and extracurricular excellence, with a curriculum rich in knowledge at its foundation and core values that guide everything we do. Regardless of their backgrounds, we want all of our kids to have the values, knowledge, and skills necessary to find and nurture their own special gifts and strengths. Our kids will grow up to be self-assured, kind learners who influence both their own futures and that of others in their communities.
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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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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 21.3 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 106 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 106 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 93 | 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 | 62% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 3.88% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 94 | 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 | 63% 5 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.78% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below 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 | 103 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 89 | 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 | 58% | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gaywood Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1