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Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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- Ingoldisthorpe PE31 6PE
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils learn the important skills of literacy and numeracy exceptionally well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve exceptionally well as they progress through the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Focus on consolidating pupils' mental and oral mathematical skills and enhancing links between early knowledge of letter sounds and writing.
Foundational Skills: New approach to teaching early reading being implemented, with staff training ongoing.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well, aided by clear presentation and skilled questioning by staff.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum plans in some subjects need more precision for core knowledge retention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading is consistently very high. At the end of Year 6, attainment in English and mathematics is significantly above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Providing additional support for potentially higher-attaining pupils is already having very positive results.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is outstanding, and they are very proud of their school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Intervention planned to help pupils catch up, learn to read fluently.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes; older pupils are role models.
Support for SEND Pupils: Outstanding support is provided for pupils who have special educational needs, helping them achieve their very best.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional needs swiftly identified; activities adapted for successful learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are unequivocal that there is no bullying in the school and are confident that adults would bring about an amicable resolution.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents and staff are unreservedly positive about pupils鈥� behaviour and safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Revised behaviour policy ensures consistent management, supports learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents are full of praise for the work of the school. One parent said, 'Bringing my children to Ingoldisthorpe School is the best thing I ever did.'
Parental Involvement: The school engages very effectively with parents. A wide range of additional activities are greatly appreciated by parents.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views gathered through Ofsted Parent View; engaged during inspection.
Extracurricular Activities: Activities include residential visits, after-school clubs such as cookery, music, and sports activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use is made of the school grounds to enhance learning for all year groups.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich variety including sports, music, and performance at local/regional level.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide frequent encouragement and celebrate pupils鈥� achievements, which helps pupils go further as learners.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching has great impact on pupils鈥� excellent progress and the standards they achieve.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted, teaching staff are described as brilliant and fantastic.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The performance management of staff, their professional development, and accountability for quality are central to improving teaching and learning.
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About Us
Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 149 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 94% 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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to consider what distinguishes Church Schools as unique. should consider ways to make our school a caring environment. to assist in organising and enhancing the daily group prayers and worship that take place in the school. to assist in organising and enhancing the events we host during the academic year. to consider the lessons we gain in RE and the tools we employ. to consider how we may support our local and larger communities. We will observe group worship and consider how to make it better. To learn more, we will speak with the staff, parents, and kids. The governors will be informed of the job we are undertaking collectively. We'll assess our adjustments to see if they affect how we operate in the classroom.
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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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 108 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 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 | 94% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 3.88% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 94% 12 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.78% | 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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 106 3 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 6 | 89 | 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 | 82% 38 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 103 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 83 | 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 | 44% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.77% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1