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Giffards Primary School
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Giffards Primary School
- Primary
- Thurrock SS17 7TG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| 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 well to meet individual needs, helping pupils make good progress in English and Maths.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and engages students effectively, with a strong focus on developing speech and language skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in subjects other than English and Math needs full development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: All groups of pupils make good progress in English and Mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Immediate intervention addresses misconceptions and difficulties to support struggling students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behavior is good both in classrooms and during break times, with very little disruptive behavior.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has changed its approach; now teachers ensure classroom provisions meet the needs of SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is very little bullying, and it鈥檚 dealt with effectively. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides good support for social, emotional, and mental health needs of pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents are largely supportive and many would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to take an active part in their children鈥檚 learning journey.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extracurricular opportunities are provided, including clubs for gymnastics, table tennis, singing, phonics, and computers.
Outdoor Facilities: The environment is vibrant and exciting both inside and outside, supporting various outdoor activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan effectively to meet individual pupil needs, ensuring good progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use immediate intervention and effective questioning to enhance student understanding and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders frequently monitor teaching quality and discuss improvement areas with individual teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The new marking and feedback policy is not yet fully established, affecting rapid progress, especially for the most able pupils.
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About Us
Giffards Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 406 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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 also have a set of goals and expectations at Giffards, where our vision statement is "Valuing Everyone as Learners," which we hope you will find valuable and pass along to your children.
Every student's potential will be helped to be realised at our institution.
to help all students develop into self-sufficient, dependable, self-assured, and thoughtful members of their community and society at large.
A core value is a fundamental conviction that each member of the school community understands and shares.
Our core values, which emerged from discussions with students and other community members, reflect what we think are the most significant aspects of individuals, of how communities function, and of how we learn and build knowledge.
Our values guide and influence how Giffards Primary School is set up, how we anticipate students will interact with one another while they are there, as well as the topics and methods of teaching and learning.
Our core values are centred on how we act, conduct, and treat every member of the school community because we appreciate their contribution to building strong communities.
The principles serve as the cornerstone for how we build enduring bonds with people in the school and the larger community.
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Every student's potential will be helped to be realised at our institution.
to help all students develop into self-sufficient, dependable, self-assured, and thoughtful members of their community and society at large.
A core value is a fundamental conviction that each member of the school community understands and shares.
Our core values, which emerged from discussions with students and other community members, reflect what we think are the most significant aspects of individuals, of how communities function, and of how we learn and build knowledge.
Our values guide and influence how Giffards Primary School is set up, how we anticipate students will interact with one another while they are there, as well as the topics and methods of teaching and learning.
Our core values are centred on how we act, conduct, and treat every member of the school community because we appreciate their contribution to building strong communities.
The principles serve as the cornerstone for how we build enduring bonds with people in the school and the larger community.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 22.7 | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 105 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 71% | 59.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.07% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 107 3 | 90 | 96 |
| 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 | 73% 4 | 61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 10.44% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 104 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 91 | 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 | 69% 8 | 58.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 11 | 10.22% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 88 | 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 | 61% | 54.31% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.45% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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 Giffards Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
