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Lytchett Matravers Primary School
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Lytchett Matravers Primary School
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- Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DY
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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: Leaders have retrained staff in how to teach reading, ensuring consistent methods and vocabulary.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a highly ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND. Inclusivity lies at the heart of the school's work.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, teachers' expectations are not high enough, which means pupils do not learn as much as they could.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have addressed weaknesses and ensured pupils learn to read consistently well.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify those pupils who fall behind and provide precise support for them to catch up and keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in class and at social times, understanding staff's expectations of them.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify pupils with SEND early and adapt provision well to their specific needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have established a culture of vigilance with consistent approaches to recording and escalating concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The trust makes regular checks on the school's safeguarding work, ensuring it remains effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents react positively to the school's nurturing ethos and feel comfortable discussing worries with trusted adults.
Parental Involvement: Leaders plan trips and visitors into the school closely linked to the curriculum, enhancing parental involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils pursue their talents through a range of clubs such as eco-club, chess, choir, and sewing.
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders take advantage of the school's location for activities like visits to Stonehenge and residential trips.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say they have a voice in the school and appreciate the professional development available.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders rigorously check improvement plans and ensure the quality of education remains good.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders oversee the school's curriculum to check how well it is planned and sequenced.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers' work does not match the high ambition of curriculum plans, affecting pupil learning.
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About Us
Lytchett Matravers Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 432 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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Lytchett Matravers Primary School is a school where there are high expectations of excellence, where all individuals are valued, achievements celebrated and where children are happy and safe. All children have the right to be the best versions of themselves, according to Article 29 of the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child. We are dedicated to maximising student development, accomplishment, and advancement. Our guiding principles for education encourage kids who will. be top-performing students who are excelling in comparison to their earlier performance. young people for life in contemporary Britain by helping them to acquire the independence, responsibility, and skills necessary to become well-rounded citizens of the 21st Century. THIS IS A SCHOOL WHERE: There is an inclusive atmosphere that encourages everyone to participate and get involved. There is an environment of opportunity that fosters feelings of identification, pride, and ownership. Children and adults are respected as individuals in loving relationships. We keep an open discussion on the best ways for kids to learn because we think that practise can always be improved. We work hard to share sound principles and methods so that we may all learn from one another.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 7-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | 26.2 | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 66% | 49.73% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.08% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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% | 58.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 10.32% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lytchett Matravers Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
