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George White Junior School
- Primary
- Norwich NR3 4RG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have put learning to read at the core of pupils鈥� learning. Teachers teach reading well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics. Curriculum for most subjects is well established.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum in art and geography needs to be fully implemented to avoid knowledge gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use well-thought-out plans to build on skills and provide high-quality training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well and live up to the school rules; atmosphere is calm and purposeful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong provision for pupils with SEND; however, SRB needs better integration and effectiveness monitoring.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, adults take it seriously and use 'safe hands' strategy.
Parent Feedback: Parents think staff are brilliant; leaders have excellent relationships with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy clubs on offer like dance, coding, and drama.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality training for staff leads to effective teaching practices.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to improve pupils' mental arithmetic skills and implement curriculum across all subjects effectively.
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About Us
George White Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 275 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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 appreciate you visiting our website. We sincerely hope that it serves as a helpful resource for learning more about our outstanding school and that it provides you a clear understanding of who we are and what we do. We have high expectations for the students who enrol in our school, and we firmly think that communication, reading, writing, and mathematics are essential core competencies that will empower students to become "writers of their own life stories." We provide kids the chance to discover new skills, hobbies, and the strength of their own untapped potential. Instilling self- and other-respect through our RESPECT ethos, we go above and above to make sure that inclusion is a reality for all of our kids and that everyone feels valued and a member of our learning community. We are at George White "all distinctive. equally each. All learning.".
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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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| Ofset report | Good | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 17.9 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 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 | 54% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 67% 1 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 7 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 66% | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below 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.
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at George White Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1