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Highlees Primary School
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- Peterborough PE3 7ER
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well across the school, and pupils make strong progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum is increasingly exciting for pupils and prepares them for life in modern Britain.
Foundational Skills: Phonics programme developed to prioritize reading. Well-trained teachers follow agreed approach.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-considered curriculum supports pupils revisiting learnings, preparing them for next education stage.
Areas Needing Improvement: Foundation subject leaders need further development in skills and confidence to raise standards.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some areas have knowledge gaps; leaders should support teachers in using assessments effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective tracking systems are in place to identify and support pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good; they respect each other and are proud of their school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective support for reading difficulties; books match known sounds boosting confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: Strategies in place to rehearse vocabulary ensuring effective learning and support for falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave respectfully and understand rewards and sanctions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards of attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics fell below national averages in 2016 and 2017 but are improving.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly personalised provision ensures that SEN pupils make good progress from their different starting points.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-trained staff meet SEND needs; individual approaches ensure access to ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding, and pupils feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school places high priority on maintaining pupils' safety and care.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe school environment; online safety awareness and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Prioritizes emotional and welfare needs; effective systems reduce breaktime incidents.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents are happy with the school and hold senior leaders in high regard.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the wide range of activities and the involvement opportunities provided by the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents generally positive but desire more local exploration opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in more physical activities, including inter-school competitions, and enjoy increased access to sports resources.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs offered, though wider enrichment experiences needed.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have reacted positively to training and new approaches, resulting in consistently effective teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Focused training has led to clear improvements in teaching quality and student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders and governors make regular checks on teaching and learning, ensuring consistent policy application.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage with training opportunities; workload and wellbeing supported.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Many new staff joined in 2017, but training and high expectations have maintained teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Some subjects lack detailed assessment data; impacts progress tracking.
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About Us
Highlees Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 384 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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Greetings from the Federation of Highlees and Eyrescroft. By collaborating, Highlees and Eyrescroft primary schools are able to enhance and build upon each other's strengths while preserving the distinct characteristics that each school has to offer. As proud Elliot Foundation members, both Academies share a dedication to assisting kids, families, and the neighbourhood. We pride ourselves on supporting and inspiring children to be successful in their learning, confident individuals and responsible citizens, whilst striving to improving outcomes for every child and developing the skills and values needed for the 21st Century. Both Highlees and Eyrescroft share the good fortune of having a committed staff that is passionate about and wholly committed to the students in their school. Each of us has high hopes and expectations for every child. We are motivated to provide our children the best education possible because they only get one opportunity at it. We will be happy to answer any queries and would be glad to have you visit Highlees and Eyrescroft.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 20.2 | 26.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 97 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 100 | 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 | 103 | 92 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 91 | 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 | 51% | 48.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.26% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 102 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 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 | 41% 2 | 53.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.45% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 100 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 90 | 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 | 39% 1 | 47.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.4% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 100 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 84 | 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 | 38% | 42.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.94% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 Highlees Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
