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Lawdale Junior School
- Primary
- Tower Hamlets E2 6LS
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children enter the school with skills that are generally below expected levels but make good progress across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced; pupils enjoy Spanish, music, and film making.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough pupils achieve the highest available levels in mathematics and reading. More opportunities are needed for independent work and spoken English practice.
Support for Falling Behind: Careful monitoring and targeted intervention programs ensure good progress for all groups of pupils, including those eligible for pupil premium funding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say they feel safe, understand the need to keep themselves safe, and show respect towards those from different backgrounds.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards have risen but not enough pupils reach the highest available levels in mathematics and reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress with support from skilled teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and report very little bullying. Adults are always on hand to sort out minor disagreements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The extended schools project and the on-site counsellor contribute to strong home-school links and the development of family learning.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors spoke to parents and carers who were collecting their children at the end of the school day and analyzed responses to the school鈥檚 own parents鈥� and carers鈥� questionnaires.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers and their children have recently attended a writing course that enabled parents and carers to understand how writing was taught in school.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of clubs both during and after school, such as newspaper and cookery clubs, enhance pupils' development.
Outdoor Facilities: The playground provides outstanding learning opportunities in music, sport, gardening, creative art, and science.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are aware of the capabilities of pupils and provide clear instructions leading to good and occasionally outstanding teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Robust monitoring of teaching quality ensures pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers mark pupils鈥� work regularly and provide detailed comments linked to individual learning targets.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some lessons, challenging work for more able pupils arrives late, limiting fast progress throughout.
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About Us
Lawdale Junior School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 202 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 66% 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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All that we do at our school represents British ideals. We aim to nurture our children on their journey through life so they can grow into safe, caring, democratic, responsible and tolerant adults who make a positive difference to British society and to the world. We promote individuality, creativity, open-mindedness, independence, and respect for oneself and others in our school, our neighbourhood, and the larger community.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 66% | 65.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 11.69% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 107 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 73% 9 | 68.45% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 5 | 12.37% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 104 1 | 97 | 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 | 64% | 66.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 5 | 12.33% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above 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 | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 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 | 64% | 62.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.2% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 25th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lawdale Junior School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1