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Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
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Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
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- Great Whelnetham IP30 0UA
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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: Children develop a very strong foundation in reading from the start in early years.
Success of the Curriculum: The school ensures that pupils study a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers鈥� expectations of written work in some subjects are not as high as in English.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils with SEND achieve well, especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind are quickly identified and helped to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons, but some need gentle reminders to focus.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff quickly identify pupils' specific learning needs and put in place appropriate support in the classroom.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are happy and safe. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular reviews of support plans ensure that pupils鈥� needs are continually met.
Parent Feedback: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child鈥檚 school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are proactive in supporting families to help their child attend regularly.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils participate in a wide range of extracurricular opportunities including sporting, dance, and choir clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils play happily together at social times.
Teacher Engagement: School leaders ensure that staff workload is manageable.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils鈥� progress in reading carefully.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils achieve well; however, pupils鈥� written work in subjects other than English is of variable quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers鈥� expectations of written work in some subjects are not as high as in English.
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About Us
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 72 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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David Cameron emphasised the significance of British Values in education in June 2014.
Key Christian values like respect and responsibility, which are a cornerstone of our school's ethos and behaviour code, guide the way of life in our community at Gt Whelnetham Church of England School.
Collective worship themes are based on Values for Life and are crucial to how we want everyone to live at our school.
Our SIAMS inspection found that this aspect of life at Gt Whelnetham Church of England School is excellent.
Children discover the importance of their behaviour choices when it comes to their own rights and the rights of others.
offering students the chance to experience ethnic variety in our predominantly white British neighbourhood will help them better comprehend their place in a culture that values diversity.
Following collective worship and discussions about prejudices and bullying that is fueled by prejudice, learning in RE and PSHE has been introduced.
The school features photographs of our Kenyan brothers and sisters, and we are honoured to be linked with West Special School Primary School in Kenya.
Links to different educational institutions ensure that students study cultural variety and have the chance to look into issues of opportunity equality and standard of living.
utilising opportunities to study and learn about life and culture in other countries, such as the Olympic principles.
Through courses in religion, physical education, and other subjects, we can learn about and appreciate other cultures by reading fiction in English and while creating art by taking into account different civilizations.
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Key Christian values like respect and responsibility, which are a cornerstone of our school's ethos and behaviour code, guide the way of life in our community at Gt Whelnetham Church of England School.
Collective worship themes are based on Values for Life and are crucial to how we want everyone to live at our school.
Our SIAMS inspection found that this aspect of life at Gt Whelnetham Church of England School is excellent.
Children discover the importance of their behaviour choices when it comes to their own rights and the rights of others.
offering students the chance to experience ethnic variety in our predominantly white British neighbourhood will help them better comprehend their place in a culture that values diversity.
Following collective worship and discussions about prejudices and bullying that is fueled by prejudice, learning in RE and PSHE has been introduced.
The school features photographs of our Kenyan brothers and sisters, and we are honoured to be linked with West Special School Primary School in Kenya.
Links to different educational institutions ensure that students study cultural variety and have the chance to look into issues of opportunity equality and standard of living.
utilising opportunities to study and learn about life and culture in other countries, such as the Olympic principles.
Through courses in religion, physical education, and other subjects, we can learn about and appreciate other cultures by reading fiction in English and while creating art by taking into account different civilizations.
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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 | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | 20.3 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 101 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 101 | 109 |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 63% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.7 | Well 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 | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.08% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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.
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Holidays & terms
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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1