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Handcross Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: In recent months, leaders have focused on strengthening pupils' mathematical reasoning skills. Recent improvements in the teaching of spelling are not yet fully established.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have successfully reviewed, updated and improved the teaching of mathematics since the previous inspection. Standards in mathematics have risen.
Areas Needing Improvement: Recent improvements in the teaching of spelling are not yet fully established and there are still inconsistencies in pupils' spelling.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in mathematics have risen in the past few years and were above the national average at the end of Year 6 in 2016 and 2017.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessment information effectively to gauge how well pupils are learning and to adjust teaching so that pupils learn better.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are attentive and well behaved in lessons, listen carefully to adults and move around the school sensibly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Recent improvements in the teaching of phonics help pupils acquire key reading and writing skills more quickly and securely than before.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: You and your governors maintain well-established safeguarding procedures which are fit for purpose. Pupils feel secure in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality and detailed records contribute well to pupils' safety. Staff take prompt and appropriate action with any concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are confident that their children are safe.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have used training well to update teachers and they now make sure pupils practise reading by reading to an adult as well as reading to themselves.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are knowledgeable about pupils鈥� needs and keep a close check on their progress. They use questioning skilfully during lessons to explore and extend pupils' understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Your current focus on strengthening pupils鈥� mathematical reasoning skills is securing further improvements in the quality of their work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improvements in assessment have enabled you and your teachers to identify pupils鈥� individual needs more quickly than at the time of the previous inspection.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are still inconsistencies in pupils' spelling, which hinder their progress in writing, particularly in the older year groups.
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About Us
Handcross Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 247 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | - | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 109 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 70% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.18% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 109 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 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 | 87% 15 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 6 | 6.56% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 107 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 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 | 72% 1 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 6.51% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 107 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 89 | 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 | 73% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 4.61% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above 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 - 2nd Sep 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Handcross Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1