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Locking Primary School
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- Locking BS24 8BB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are well trained in phonics, and adults prioritize developing children's language and communication skills through songs and rhymes.
Success of the Curriculum: Sequences of learning are effective, especially in mathematics, where staff have strong subject knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, like art, pupils struggle to recall knowledge and techniques, leading to gaps in understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils read with increasing accuracy and revisit previous learning in maths to understand securely.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need to catch up with phonics receive the right support and develop into confident readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, encouraged to work hard, but some parents raised concerns about low-level disruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most teachers adapt resources and tasks for SEND pupils, although this is not consistent, leading to varied progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that an adult will help them if bullying happens. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with close work with families and agencies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe, including online safety and the dangers of drugs.
Parent Feedback: Some parents expressed concerns about low-level disruption and behavior affecting their children鈥檚 concentration.
Parental Involvement: Leaders need to build upon strengthening links with parents to address concerns quickly.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, including gardening, construction, and dance, with plans to extend further.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and well looked after by leaders supporting their development and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Sequences of learning in subjects like mathematics build knowledge effectively, but some subjects need consistency.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers feel supported with the training needed to deliver curriculum plans effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant changes in leadership and staffing since 2019.
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About Us
Locking Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 281 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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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Within a secure setting, learn to respect oneself and others.
Maintain the structure and machinery to a high calibre.
Gaining self-worth will help you become resilient learners.
maintain high standards of learning during your time in school.
Access the National Curriculum and the Early Learning Goals with equitable opportunity.
Promote community awareness on the local, national, and worldwide levels while maintaining ties to Sri Lanka.
Give kids a voice in significant decisions by forming a school council.
Give kids a reading log book that parents may sign on a regular basis (KS1).
an extensive, modern, and diverse selection of educational resources.
Our students will be able to think independently, collaborate in groups, and contribute to teamwork with the help of such experiences.
The ability of lifelong learning is one we want to encourage and develop.
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Maintain the structure and machinery to a high calibre.
Gaining self-worth will help you become resilient learners.
maintain high standards of learning during your time in school.
Access the National Curriculum and the Early Learning Goals with equitable opportunity.
Promote community awareness on the local, national, and worldwide levels while maintaining ties to Sri Lanka.
Give kids a voice in significant decisions by forming a school council.
Give kids a reading log book that parents may sign on a regular basis (KS1).
an extensive, modern, and diverse selection of educational resources.
Our students will be able to think independently, collaborate in groups, and contribute to teamwork with the help of such experiences.
The ability of lifelong learning is one we want to encourage and develop.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 21.6 | 27.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 105 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 49% | 54.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.3% | 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 | - |
| Writing | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 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% | 55.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.04% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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.
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Locking Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1