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Ivydale Primary School
- Primary
- Southwark SE15 3BU
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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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The strong teaching of early reading skills means all pupils achieve the expected standard in phonics by the end of key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well constructed and implemented, supporting pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social and cultural development especially well.
Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching starts early and is consistent, helping pupils become fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-sequenced and ambitious in some subjects like Mandarin and music.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always challenge pupils to deepen their understanding further, particularly where subject leadership is less well established.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject curriculums need further development for deeper knowledge retention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective teaching across the curriculum means pupils make good progress in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional adults listen carefully and adapt tasks when necessary, so that pupils are not left behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is outstanding due to excellent provision for personal development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Additional support helps pupils struggling with reading to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive due to respectful staff-pupil relationships and clear behavior systems.
Support for SEND Pupils: The additional funding for pupils with SEND is spent effectively. Leaders check more effectively on how well teachers engage these pupils and plan lessons to meet their needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Early needs identification and specialist interventions allow SEND pupils to thrive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and are protected from bullying and other forms of discriminatory behaviour.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent provision for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural education helps them understand and value diversity.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn to communicate their needs, aiding safety both offline and online.
Parent Feedback: Governors combine discussions with leaders with visits and checks on the views of parents, carers and pupils.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have created a culture where parents can talk and express views openly and confidently.
Extracurricular Activities: The sports premium is spent on helping pupils gain access to skilful, enthusiastic coaching, developing good skills across a number of sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Teachers set up intriguing and engaging activities for children, both indoors and outdoors.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and other staff are positive about how leaders balance priorities for school improvement with their personal development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved since the last inspection, resulting in good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders have improved procedures for checking the quality of teaching, ensuring effective training and support for teachers.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from professional development and feel valued in decision-making processes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is some variability in teachers鈥� expectations and their guidance, minor inconsistencies in the depth and quality of learning.
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About Us
Ivydale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 488 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 86% 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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| 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 |
B-
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B-
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A+
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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 | 17.1 | - | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 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 | 86% | 63.1% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.91% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 104 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 63% 22 | 61.67% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 10 | 10.92% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 85% 21 | 61.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 6 | 10.16% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 105 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 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 | 64% | 56.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.8% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ivydale Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1