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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
- Primary
- Colchester CO3 9AS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High priority on teaching reading with systematic phonics approach and effective practice opportunities. Improved standards in phonics and reading observed.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make better progress in reading, writing, and mathematics due to good-quality training and high expectations set by the leadership.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most able pupils need more opportunities to extend reading skills; improvement needed in assessment accuracy in early years to better plan activities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, welcoming, and have a positive attitude to learning, showing pride in their school community.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading has improved, but disadvantaged pupils need to make further progress to meet required standards by end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective monitoring systems and close work with parents aim to improve progress for disadvantaged pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN and disabilities, including those in the hearing impaired unit, receive equal learning opportunities and make good personal and academic progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Highest priority on keeping pupils safe with strong pastoral care; regular child protection training provided.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Creating a secure and caring environment where pupils feel valued; wide range of opportunities to learn about online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly agree that children are kept safe and well cared for; positive feedback on school's welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Parental Involvement: Close work with parents to improve pupil progress, especially for disadvantaged pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate how well leaders listen to their views; high expectations set with good-quality training for staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Increased training and high expectations have led to better progress for current pupils on roll.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and careful monitoring of teaching quality and pupil progress by leadership.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High turnover of staff in recent years, but more stable staff team now established with appropriate support and challenges.
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About Us
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 223 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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| 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 | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 59% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.79% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below 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 1 | 97 | 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 | 72% 2 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 3 | 10.71% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 70% 17 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 10% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 93 | 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 | 53% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.05% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Local authority ratio 20 : 1