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John Blow Primary School
- Primary
- Collingham NG23 7PT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use skilful questions to help pupils recall important knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a curriculum that prioritises essential skills and values, enabling pupils to achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need more detailed planning, and teachers should follow the planned order consistently to help pupils build knowledge over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, teachers give pupils lots of opportunities to practise arithmetic. In English, pupils learn how to write at length.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with reading receive extra support to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Almost all pupils engage positively in lessons; teachers deal with disruptions effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders adapt their teaching so that pupils with SEND can access the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and teachers address it quickly and effectively. Pupils feel safe and have positive relationships with staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Classrooms are calm and orderly; leaders provide additional support for pupils who struggle with behaviour.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the opportunities for their children to attend clubs before and after school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are positive about the recent changes at the school and appreciate the school's 'open door policy.'
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy attending clubs like cooking, dancing, Lego, and crafts. They also have the opportunity to learn musical instruments and perform with other schools.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting lessons and use skilful questions to help pupils recall important knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' checks on pupils' knowledge help deepen understanding, but this process is inconsistent across subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers do not always present new knowledge in the planned order, making it hard for pupils to make meaningful links.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use regular checks to see how well pupils remember what they have learned, but these checks are inconsistent across some subjects.
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About Us
John Blow Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 170 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on. This website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly. The Baptist School, founded in 1718, was Collingham's earliest educational institution. The youngsters received reading and writing instruction as well as instruction in Christian religious doctrine. A new school, billed as "mixed," was constructed on Baptist Lane in 1865, but it solely housed female students. In South Collingham, construction on a girls' school began in 1839. Collingham Girls' School, despite its name, was a mixed-gender institution that by the 1880s was so crowded that the boys were transferred to a space behind the Methodist church used by the Wesleyan School. Boys' and girls' schools were shut down in 1962, and in January 1963, students moved to the brand-new "John Blow Primary School." The school has the name of a masterful composer, organist, and Master of the King's Music who was born in North Collingham's historic Manor House in 1648.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 83% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.55% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 105 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 5 | 97 | 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 | 81% 6 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 9.93% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 108 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 97 | 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 | 87% 13 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 20 | 8.66% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 111 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 96 | 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 | 100% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 36% | 8.83% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
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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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Blow Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1