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James Dixon Primary School
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James Dixon Primary School
- Primary
- Bromley SE20 8BW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Expanded vocabulary helps students read a wide range of books.
Success of the Curriculum: Creative curriculum that engages and stimulates pupils.
Foundational Skills: Phonics programme well-embedded, reading at earliest opportunity, daily phonics in Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum for all, including SEND; broad experiences help achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to improve mathematical outcomes to match reading and writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching sometimes limits retention of previous years' content, hindering new knowledge building.
Support for Falling Behind: Wide range of strategies and initiatives to support disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and respectful.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths outcomes improving, strong reading culture from early years.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional daily support provided to catch up in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and sensible behavior; respectful towards others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Average progress in maths, well above national average in writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teacher responsible for special educational needs and disabilities works effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision adapts teaching and resources, enabling access to intended curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and not tolerated; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff and governors are well trained in safeguarding procedures.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective systems encourage and support regular attendance.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safe environment, well looked after.
Parent Feedback: Most parents speak positively about the school鈥檚 challenge and support.
Parental Involvement: Parents believe leaders listen and act upon their concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Music high priority; pupils enjoy varied subjects.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning fun and engaging.
Impact on Student Progress: Increased levels of challenge lead to significant progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Professional development sessions for teachers improve teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff check carefully what pupils know and remember.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need more confidence in teaching mathematics.
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About Us
James Dixon Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 433 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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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The community at James Dixon Primary School is active, diverse, loving, and joyful. We value diversity in our school community and consider it an honour to be a part of a multiracial one. Everyone is dedicated to giving our students the greatest learning opportunities possible. We give kids the chance to develop their capacity for independent learning, their capacity for taking on challenges, and their self-confidence. At James Dixon we recognise the benefits and positive impact that Learning Outside the Classroom and The Arts have on our pupils and are committed to ensuring that they have real and memorable experiences which enable them to have fun, experience personal success, feel challenged and become productive citizens who take pride in their school community, local community and will grow to understand their roles and responsibilities as global citizens.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 17.3 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 104 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 104 | 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 | 56% | 66.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 13.54% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 106 3 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 65% | 68.2% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 14.87% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 65% | 66.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 13.74% | 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 | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at James Dixon Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1