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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires Improvement
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: A strong focus on key skills in English and mathematics has enabled pupils to make good progress in these subjects.
Foundational Skills: Staff receive training for phonics; success improving
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum. Their progress is not as strong in subjects other than English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop leadership of other subjects so that pupils make better progress in these areas.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-thought-out plans, but inconsistent checks stall improvement
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent writing instruction and lack of curriculum monitoring
Support for Falling Behind: Improved assessment and tracking systems help teachers identify and support underperforming pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ good behaviour creates a friendly and calm atmosphere where they can learn well.
Support for Falling Behind: Meticulous phonics checks; extra help available
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in English and mathematics is rising but still needs improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some excellent counting skills and memory in lessons
Behaviour and Attitudes: Regular attendance, but inconsistent behaviour expectations
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make good progress because all staff take responsibility for meeting their needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong dedication but need better provision checks and parent communication
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy in school and have deep trust in school staff to help them when necessary.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Relationships between adults and pupils are mutually respectful, ensuring a safe environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support through 'lunchtime nurture club'
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school and appreciate the changes introduced by the headteacher.
Parental Involvement: The school provides workshops where parents learn how to support their children’s learning.
Parent Feedback: Mixed views; need for better communication
Parental Involvement: Plans to improve engagement but not yet implemented
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities including sports clubs and a choir.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has developed outdoor facilities effectively for engaging activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Strong focus on arts with additional ballet and gymnastics
Teacher Engagement: New staff are committed to the school’s ethos of high expectations and receive effective support and mentoring.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers confidently support pupils to make good progress across year groups.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The school has managed significant turnover in teaching staff well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teaching closely and provide training to ensure consistency and progress.
Teacher Engagement: Guidance appreciated, but inconsistent teaching hinders learning
Impact on Student Progress: Phonics success not mirrored in writing due to instructional gaps
Teaching Staff Challenges: Insufficient teaching checks hamper quick improvements
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Coordination among staff needs enhancement
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Houghton Regis Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.

It has 382 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.

At this school, 49% 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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ensuring that every student gains the abilities, knowledge, and morals necessary to realise their full potential in a supportive, encouraging, challenging, and inspiring atmosphere. Give every child the chance to grow and develop through a supportive, imaginative, and interesting learning journey, empowering them to be in charge of their own education. Make sure kids are in a safe, secure atmosphere where they are respected and valued. In order to ensure that all of our children reach their greatest potential, we must strive for excellence in all we do. We must also set high standards and aspirational goals. Provide students with a comprehensive, relevant curriculum that fosters enquiring minds and unforgettable learning experiences. Through the supportive school culture, foster a love of study and high goals in students. Give our kids the life skills they need to grow up to be courteous, self-assured people. actively seek to act morally, to be a good friend, to accept what we have to offer, etc. A values-based school is HRPS. Our values programme encourages diversity and unites kids, parents, teachers, administrators, governors, and the larger community behind a common goal. All facets of school life promote core principles, which include British Values. Children are engaged in discussions about and exploration of values that are crucial to the development of self-respect, concern for others, and the ability to contribute positively to society via classes, assemblies, and regular contacts. Our programme includes principles like respect, zeal, resiliency, tolerance, and empathy. We firmly think that creating a central role for our school in the community and empowering kids with the knowledge and abilities to positively impact it are both achieved through values-based education.
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 29.4 25.8 17.7
Proficient Math 102 108 106
Proficient Read 103 109 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
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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 93 97
Reading 103 96 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 49% 44.98% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 3.93% 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 -2.4 Below Average
Writing 0.1 Average
Maths -1.8 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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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 105 3 96 96
Reading 106 1 96 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69% 9 56.36% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.9% 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 0.4 Average
Writing -2.0 Below Average
Maths -0.8 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 102 3 85 94
Reading 105 1 85 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% 28 51.36% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 6.92% 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 -0.9 Below Average
Writing -0.7 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 99 81 93
Reading 104 81 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 32% 44.74% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 5.08% 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 0.1 Average
Writing -2.7 Below Average
Maths -4.5 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
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Houghton Regis Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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