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Highbury Primary School
- Primary
- Portsmouth PO6 2RZ
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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: Staff teach phonics in a well-ordered way from Reception, ensuring books match learned sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers successfully help older readers and follow well-sequenced plans in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Adaption in subjects for SEND pupils isn't consistent, and some subjects lack thorough planning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers follow well-sequenced plans to help pupils learn age-appropriate knowledge and methods.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers receive support and practice to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most staff use a consistent approach to manage behaviour effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality training helps teachers adapt learning in most subjects for SEND pupils, though it's less strong in others.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know adults will help them resolve problems, including bullying, which makes them feel safe and happy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The curriculum includes understanding how to maintain positive mental health.
Parent Feedback: Parents welcome the school's emphasis on personal development and citizenship.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the pastoral support provided for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value planning changes that help reduce workload and understand pupil learning development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide clear explanations and check understanding carefully, aiding effective learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Adaptations for pupils with SEND are inconsistent across all subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some subject leaders do not yet evaluate curriculum effectiveness across all subjects.
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About Us
Highbury Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 407 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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At Highbury Nursery, we work hard to create a welcoming and stimulating environment. Our kids participate in a wide range of interesting and instructive activities. Our guiding principle is learning via play, and our thorough planning allows for advancement in all facets of their development while taking into account their particular requirements. Our most recent Ofsted inspection resulted in an overall rating of OUTSTANDING. The Early Years benefit from a spacious, well-lit environment that was purpose-built for them, from a wealth of year-round outdoor amenities, and even from our own outdoor suits. We also don't disregard our guardians and parents! We host frequent events and welcome parents and carers to visit and interact with their kids, whether it be a "Parent workshops "or Tapestry there are many events held throughout the year to make you feel included and give you a taste of your child's day. "Thank you all so much for looking after and assisting (our Daughter) to learn more than she has. (Our Daughter) has grown so much in confidence since being with you and genuinely seems like a different kid. We will absolutely use you for our youngest (kid) and will refer you to anyone in need of a nursery school." July 2019 parent review.
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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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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 19.2 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 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 | 102 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 43% | 45.58% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 2.75% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below 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 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 93 | 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 | 53% 19 | 54.8% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 5.83% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 103 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 72% | 53.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.89% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highbury Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1