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Ghyllgrove Primary School
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Ghyllgrove Primary School
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- Basildon SS14 2BG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan learning that enthuses pupils and helps them develop key skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Progress and attainment at key stage 2 have consistently been in line with national averages.
Foundational Skills: School prioritizes teaching pupils to read, with phonics introduced early and reinforced in Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad and ambitious, starting from early years; improvements have been significant.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not consistently apply key skills across other subject areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, curriculum lacks clarity in vocabulary and knowledge progression.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress and attainment at key stage 2 have consistently been in line with national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff adapt learning well to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, kind, and look after each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress, with regular checks on reading effectiveness.
Support for Falling Behind: Quickly identifies pupils needing extra support to catch up effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, friendly, and disruptions are rare. High behaviour standards maintained.
Support for SEND Pupils: The hearing impairment unit provides effective support to help pupils become independent learners.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND students access same curriculum, adapted as needed, making strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and well looked after; bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes respect, kindness, and tolerance throughout daily life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive culture with effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on well-being and safety, with strong personal development provisions.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely positive about the school and would recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents work closely with the school and appreciate frequent communication and approachable staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents show supportive relationships with school, aiding attendance improvement.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a good range of extra-curricular activities including mini-athletics, multi-skills clubs, and competitive fixtures.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs, trips like Colchester Castle, helping broaden horizons.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor provision in early years is under-resourced compared to indoor facilities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from useful training that equips them with valuable skills and they are a unified team.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� high expectations and well-planned learning environments support good student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders continually evaluate the effectiveness of their actions to maintain high standards of teaching.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' high expectations lead to effective student focus and behavior.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching leads to strong pupil progress in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some most-able pupils are not always moved on to more difficult work as quickly as they might be.
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About Us
Ghyllgrove Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 652 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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Hello, my name is Jude Gibbon, and I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you on behalf of all of our students, staff, and governors. Being the head teacher at Ghyllgrove Community Primary School and Resource Base for students who are hearing impaired makes me extremely proud. It is a unique setting where the staff is committed to giving each kid the finest care possible. Our goal is to provide a well-structured, engaging curriculum and actively encourage excellent behaviour in order to ensure that our kids are secure, content, and given the opportunity to succeed. We are committed to making sure that every child grows to love learning and to respect and care for one another. Please check out our main page's Ghyllgrove Learning Powers. To ensure that the kids can reach their full potential, we think a collaboration between parents, families, and the school is one of the most crucial connections. The school is proud of the relationships it has forged with various organisations in our neighbourhood to support all of our families and kids. We intend for our website to serve as a channel for informing you of everything we do. The data there is always being updated. We appreciate you taking the time to visit our website, and we hope it has provided you with some insight into how things work at our school. Please call us at 01268 450067 if you need more information about our school's curriculum or other features. If you have any questions about our Resource Base for children who are hearing impaired, please call Mrs. Claire Scrocca at the following number.
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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 |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | - | 24 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.79% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 97 | 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 | 62% 13 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 10.71% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 105 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 75% 3 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 7 | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 72% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.05% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ghyllgrove Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1