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Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
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Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
- Primary
- Haringey N15 4AB
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught systematically and helps pupils鈥� early reading very well.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 rich and aspirational curriculum provides pupils with excellent opportunities for spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised from Reception with an ambitious phonics curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum exceeds national standards, promoting deep understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement noted in report.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum in art and computing is less developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� progress in science is extremely high. Pupils鈥� arithmetic skills are very strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff work extremely effectively to ensure that no pupil is left behind, regardless of their background.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary; they are highly motivated to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel across subjects due to aspirational ethos.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective assessments adapt learning; timely interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is impeccable; pupils support each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported very well with great nurture and care.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils quickly identified; support is seamless.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff receive up-to-date training on safeguarding and have a very good understanding of how to keep pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders help pupils learn about potential risks in the local area, including those related to public transport, drugs, and gambling.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Equal access to clubs and outings ensured.
Parent Feedback: Parents and staff overwhelmingly support the school鈥檚 leadership team.
Parental Involvement: Teachers work closely with parents and share their child鈥檚 progress through regular workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich provision through extracurricular clubs, including fitness and holiday camps.
Outdoor Facilities: Children鈥檚 physical development is well supported through outdoor equipment.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and they are very well supported. They receive many opportunities for their professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Adults provide pupils with extremely consistent experiences across the curriculum through well-structured teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding of mathematical concepts carefully and build on their prior learning skilfully.
Teacher Engagement: Regular training supports teachers' curriculum delivery.
Impact on Student Progress: High teaching expertise fosters deep understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On a minority of occasions, adults do not sufficiently ensure that pupils, particularly the most able, are moved on in their learning when they are ready.
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About Us
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 432 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In September 2012, Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane was inaugurated. We have 460 children who are incredibly content, dedicated, and energetic and who are being prepared for joyful and prosperous lives both now and in the future. If you come, you'll discover a warm, welcoming setting filled with energetic kids and staff who are all engrossed in the excitement and delight of learning. Harris Primary Academy received an excellent school rating with exceptional leadership and administration in June 2014. Below is a link to the Ofsted report. We hope you enjoy learning more about us on our website, whether you are a parent, a potential parent, or just someone who is curious about how we operate. By selecting the Google Translate button in the top right corner, you can access the material in a number of our community languages.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25 | 19.9 | 14.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 101 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 69% | 62.97% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 13.15% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 60% | 61.25% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 13.1% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 61.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 12.8% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 78% | 57.95% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 11.4% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
Local authority ratio 18 : 1