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Grinling Gibbons Primary School
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Grinling Gibbons Primary School
- Primary
- Lewisham SE8 5LW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The approach to teaching early reading is clear and consistent, delivered by skilled staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich and ambitious, designed with aspirational goals.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to continue developing the subject knowledge of teachers for broader subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective extra support for pupils needing help to read; assessment in English and maths is helpful.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support is immediately provided for pupils who need help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are exemplary; classrooms are calm and orderly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Expectations for pupils with SEND are high, accessing full curriculum with necessary adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is quickly sorted out by adults; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work closely with families to ensure pupil safety, providing well-targeted help.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with parents and external services to understand pupils' needs.
Extracurricular Activities: Activities to broaden experiences are popular and carefully planned.
Teacher Engagement: Staff training is prioritized with planned support, coaching, and mentoring.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff know how to extend pupils鈥� understanding effectively in many subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers鈥� expertise in helping pupils learn key ideas is still developing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some assessment checks are not as useful in non-core subjects.
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About Us
Grinling Gibbons Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 223 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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Grinling Gibbons Primary School is a dynamic learning environment that offers the finest assistance for assisting its students in achieving their highest potential. Staff members and students have a strong commitment to collaborative learning with families and high levels of motivation. At Grinling Gibbons, kids are at the centre of all we do. We are a values-based community that works to ensure the development of the whole child's education. Our imaginative curriculum is created to enable youngsters to be lifelong learners by fostering their natural curiosity and helping them to become motivated and disciplined. In order to establish a setting that best suits their requirements, we work closely with our kids' parents and strive to be an active member of the neighbourhood. If you would like to visit our school, don't be afraid to get in touch with us because we love visitors. We are familiar with, value, and seek out the best in every child. Every member of the school community is valued and respected, and everyone will be urged to accept personal responsibility and contribute to the success of the institution. We have open channels of communication and are kind and accommodating. Our children know that we hold them to high standards and that we expect them to reach their full potential. To access our Parent View, KS2 Results, DfE School, and local data, click the links below. The Information section contains other important details, such as our most recent policies.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.1 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 102 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 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 | 53% | 59.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.98% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 103 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 57% 14 | 60.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.67% | 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 | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 101 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 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 | 43% 12 | 60.62% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.86% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.6 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 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 | 55% | 57.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.7% | 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 | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Grinling Gibbons Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
