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The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
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The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Kirkby la Thorpe NG34 9NU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children start to learn to read as soon as they start the Reception Year. Teachers are early reading experts.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ensured pupils benefit from studying a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not have the subject knowledge needed to teach some subjects as effectively as they could.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use their expert knowledge to model ideas carefully in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND achieve well. Leaders and teachers ensure that they support these pupils by adapting teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils understand the school鈥檚 rules. They behave very well in lessons and during unstructured times.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders and teachers ensure that they support these pupils by adapting teaching. This helps pupils with SEND work towards the same aims as other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know what bullying is and are confident in reporting it. They know teachers will deal with it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The overwhelming majority suggest that this is a school in which pupils are safe and happy.
Parent Feedback: Many pupils and parents would recommend the school. One parent said: 鈥楾he school exceeds expectations and has supported my child to develop well'.
Parental Involvement: There is a programme of family learning sessions each term. This allows parents to understand the school鈥檚 approach to teaching early reading.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders engage with all staff well and consider their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: When staff鈥檚 subject knowledge is strong, the teaching of the curriculum is highly effective.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not have the subject knowledge needed to teach some subjects as effectively as they could.
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About Us
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 107 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 aims to give you a taster of our school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents, carers and pupils. At KLT, we strive to establish a positive work environment where each kid has the chance to pursue a comprehensive and well-rounded education in order to realise their full potential. We admonish the kids to appreciate their contributions to the classroom and to recognise their successes. We would be delighted to offer you a tour of our facility and give you a chance to get to know our faculty and students.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 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 | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 20 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 106 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 106 | 101 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 67% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.83% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 76% 12 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 4 | 7.65% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 64% 24 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 7.21% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 103 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 40% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.28% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1