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Lavenham Community Primary School
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Lavenham Community Primary School
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- Lavenham CO10 9RB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Current pupils are making strong progress, especially in reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides pupils with exciting experiences and engages them in their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In mathematics, teachers do not consistently plan for pupils to use their reasoning skills to think deeply about their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2018, proportions attaining expected and higher standards for reading, writing and mathematics combined were above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: The provision for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well planned.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers have positive relationships with pupils. They support pupils well and instil strong attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo uses knowledge well to check individual plans providing effective support for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: If bullying occurs, adults deal with any incidents swiftly and well. Pupils say they feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular discussions ensure that additional help is provided for pupils鈥� well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive of the school and welcome improved communication and engagement.
Parental Involvement: Regular meetings with parents discuss children's progress and how they can support their child at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and competitions, including success in local swimming gala.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor space for early years is well resourced but small and limits writing opportunities, especially for boys.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and assistants enjoy positive relationships with pupils, supporting their progress effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Current pupils are making strong progress, especially in reading and writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use their subject knowledge to help pupils link their learning and deepen understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not share leaders' high expectations for presentation of work across the curriculum.
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About Us
Lavenham Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 117 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 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'd like to extend a warm welcome to you to the Lavenham School website on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors. I hope your visit to our website was educational and gave you a better understanding of the learning that goes place in our school as well as the principles and goals that guide it. Our goal at Lavenham is for your kid to feel safe and at ease while receiving the greatest education possible and continuing to grow socially and personally. Lavenham places a lot of focus on our connection with parents and carers because we believe that education is a partnership between home and school. We are proud of our vibrant family culture and the overwhelmingly positive parental involvement we experience because we firmly believe that children perform best when home and school are in sync. Our school offers a disciplined, hardworking environment with qualified teachers, committed governors, high standards, and contented students. The structure is a remarkable example of Victorian architecture that has been interior updated to create a welcoming, well-lit, and roomy learning environment. The school is located in the centre of the neighbourhood and has close ties to nearby communities and educational institutions. Selecting a school for your child is a significant decision because all schools are highly different from one another. I sincerely hope you will find this website useful. Whether you are looking for a spot in our Reception Class or a space for an older child, we would be delighted to have you visit our school. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon and wish you a fruitful and protracted relationship with Lavenham.
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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 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 6.06% | 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 | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 106 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 71% 4 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 10 | 8.08% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 104 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 67% 13 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 4 | 7.89% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well 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 | 107 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 87 | 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 | 80% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.24% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
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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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lavenham Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1