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Killisick Junior School
- Primary
- Gedling NG5 8BY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a focus with staff teaching accurate reading skills and helping those who fall behind
Success of the Curriculum: Plans in reading, mathematics, and history are well-structured, leading to good achievement
Foundational Skills: School prioritizes reading, with support from well-trained staff to develop reading fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious curriculum aids teachers; most pupils progress well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improvement needed in art, music, and modern foreign languages for better coherence and knowledge retention
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities occasionally not supporting key knowledge learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers help pupils who fall behind in reading to catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: New approach to managing behaviour is working well, but some pupils need reminders; bullying is rare and addressed if it occurs
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make excellent reading progress by end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide swift support for any pupils in need.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are respectful, and develop positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good support and adaptation of curriculum for pupils with SEND; they flourish
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilful teaching and extra resources help SEND pupils achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and always dealt with; pupils feel safe with multiple avenues for help
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Systems for safeguarding are robust and effective; staff are well-trained and responsive to concerns
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School ensures pupil safety, teaching how to manage emotions.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality pastoral support promotes resilience and character.
Parent Feedback: 'The school is very welcoming to parents and children,' according to several parents
Parental Involvement: Improved communication with families, celebrated during assemblies
Parent Feedback: Parents positively view school as 鈥榳onderful鈥� and community-focused.
Parental Involvement: Community Week involvement; activities like litter picking and charity work.
Teacher Engagement: Positive feedback from staff about leaders' engagement and sensible approach to workload
Impact on Student Progress: Students achieve well in subjects with detailed, structured plans
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality and effectiveness of teaching are good in most structured subjects
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud to work at school; receive high-quality professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Well-planned activities promote student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use questioning effectively to check understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all staff manage behaviour consistently, causing minor disruptions
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional mismatch of activities with intended learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs like choir, guitar, handball, and dodgeball.
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Killisick Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 203 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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I am very proud to be Head Teacher of this fantastic school and feel extremely lucky to work alongside a dedicated and committed team of staff, governors and such amazing children and their families. In collaboration with Flying High Trust, we are committed to giving our students an exceptional education. The kids are interested in school and feel comfortable and content. Auditing for safety in November 2018. At Killisick Junior School, we work to foster a positive, secure, and stimulating atmosphere where everyone feels appreciated. We hold ourselves to a high standard of behaviour and accomplishment, which is supported by our school's core principles. We provide an educational and social experience to meet the learning and emotional needs of all our pupils within the framework of a caring, supportive and structured environment. Students are given the chance to advance to their highest level of personal and academic performance, which supports the development of their unique potential for growth, self-worth, and self-control. Our kids follow a stimulating programme that promotes curiosity and self-directed learning. We provide a wide range of clubs and activities in addition to educational visits and visitors that enhance our curriculum. At Killisick, we strive to maximise each student's potential by fostering their talents in the arts, sports, and academics.
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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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B
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 22.8 | 23.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 105 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 68% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below 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 | 104 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 62% 5 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 57% | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below 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.
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Holidays & terms
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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Killisick Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1