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Lowther Primary School
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Lowther Primary School
- Primary
- Richmond upon Thames SW13 9AE
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are encouraged to read widely and often; they are enthusiastic about reading and make good progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Homework extends and develops learning that takes place in school. Pupils, teachers, parents and carers value the role this plays in developing learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: A small minority of pupils in Year 2 are not confident in using phonics, but the school has effective support in place for these pupils and they have made good progress as a result.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards at the end of Year 2 and Year 6 are above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Inspectors found this group of pupils had made good progress with a large majority now having a more secure grasp of the connections between letters and sounds.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour both in classrooms and around the school is exemplary. Pupils are polite, courteous and are excellent ambassadors for the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is above average. They make excellent progress through their work and play.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe from a range of bullying, such as physical, emotional and cyber.
Parent Feedback: 99% of the respondents to Parent View would recommend the school to another parent or carer.
Parental Involvement: There is strong partnership with families and the wider community. Parents and carers are involved in the life of the school and benefit from a range of workshops.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make sure that pupils are constantly striving to achieve.
Impact on Student Progress: Senior leaders have focused on improving outcomes and many pupils are now exceeding typically expected progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The teaching of phonics (letters and the sounds they make) is good and is making sure that an increasing number of pupils have a strong base for their reading and writing.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not regularly give pupils the opportunity to respond or reflect on written and oral feedback about their learning and progress in class.
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About Us
Lowther Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 273 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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The governing body extends a warm welcome to the Lowther School Family. We are all extremely proud of our joyful, inviting school, which genuinely values its variety and inclusiveness and provides each and every child with excellent care. To make sure that our vision is realised, we collaborate closely with Mark, Dermot, and the rest of the school team while continually looking for ways to get better. Regular meetings and visits to the school to observe firsthand how things are going are how we carry out our work. The governors' different backgrounds help to form a team that can support and challenge the school. Some of them also work here as staff or parents, while the others have no affiliation with the institution other than a willingness to lend a hand. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about what it entails to serve as a governor.
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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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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 80% | 68.2% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 17.2% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 111 3 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 91 | 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 | 78% 6 | 68.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 2 | 17.82% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.0 | Well 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 | 108 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 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 | 84% 18 | 68.46% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 11 | 16.82% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 66% | 66.81% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 15.19% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lowther Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
