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Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Developments in reading, writing, and mathematics have led to improved achievement for pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers plan interesting learning experiences across the curriculum, helping pupils make links between subjects.
Foundational Skills: Pupils develop reading skills confidently through well-delivered phonics programs.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum supports happy, well-rounded pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work is needed to ensure that more pupils reach at least the standards expected for their age.
Areas Needing Improvement: SEND plans need clearer targets for support.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils currently are making better progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is given to pupils in danger of falling behind, ensuring they make sufficient progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes and behave positively in lessons; they are polite and respectful.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations lead to strong performance.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick extra support helps pupils keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect, independence, self-control.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported effectively, both emotionally and academically, helping them make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Identified quickly; needs clearer target plans.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose; pupils say they feel safe and well looked after.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff attend training to stay up-to-date with safeguarding practices, and procedures are clear and effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults are quick to support; effective safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Well-designed indoor/outdoor environments.
Parent Feedback: Parents generally happy with all aspects of the school's work, noting improvements since the last inspection.
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Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enhanced by trips, visits, clubs, and 'no-plan' days.
Outdoor Facilities: Older pupils help younger ones on the playground, promoting safety and cooperation.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs, active and healthy offerings.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders support teachers new to the profession as well as those with more experience, fostering innovation and skills development.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils currently in the school are making better progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems to check the effectiveness of teaching, learning, and assessment are robust, leading to good pupil progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching adapts to prevent understanding gaps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some parents expressed concerns about communication between home and school, which leaders are working to improve.
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About Us
Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 57 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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| 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 | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13 | 21.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 103 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 50% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 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 | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 101 4 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 45% 5 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 97 2 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 8 | 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 | 50% 25 | 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 | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.4 | Well 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 | 95 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 95 | 83 | 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 | 25% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.77% | 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 | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
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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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1