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Hamstel Junior School
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Hamstel Junior School
- Primary
- Southend-on-Sea SS2 4PQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises the teaching of reading with daily phonics sessions for early learners, taught by well-trained staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed a broad and ambitious curriculum, and pupils produce work of a high standard responding to teacher guidance.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to ensure they move through the curriculum at a pace that suits pupils' readiness for new learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Daily lessons focus on developing a wide range of reading skills; most pupils leave as confident, fluent readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need to improve their fluency read to 鈥榬eading assistants鈥� every day, ensuring they catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in classes is excellent with high expectations, though it is improving outside.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND benefit from skilfully adapted teaching and resources, helping them work independently and access the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn how to stay safe and identify risks, including learning about knife crime, gangs, and county lines.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on safety and regular checks by teachers and adults ensure a secure environment for pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions and find out what other parents think.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with families to bring about improvements in pupil attendance and punctuality.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers various clubs like Glee Club and cooking club, along with leadership roles and fundraising activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use strong subject knowledge to plan well thought out and resourced lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers revisit important knowledge often, helping pupils remember it easily.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Where teaching is most effective, teachers check pupils鈥� understanding regularly and move them on to new learning when ready.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils spend too long learning concepts they already understand, which slows progress.
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About Us
Hamstel Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 588 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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On a hilltop above the sandy end of the Thames Estuary, Hamstel Junior School is located east of Central Southend. The staff is dedicated to giving your child the best care possible, and this website attempts to provide you with information and address any queries you may have.
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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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D-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 22.7 | 25.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 105 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 58% | 56.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.2% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 57% 9 | 62.24% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 12.45% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 105 4 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 66% 16 | 57.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 10.08% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 50% | 57.26% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hamstel Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1