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Moorlands Junior School
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Moorlands Junior School
- Primary
- Bath and North East Somerset BA2 2DE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritize pupils learning to read; the curriculum is ambitious and supported by high-quality texts.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's curriculum is interesting and broad, with most subjects well planned.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, core curriculum content needs more focus to prepare pupils for the future.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers adapt learning in mathematics to develop a better understanding of number.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide support for pupils who have fallen behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations of pupils鈥� behaviour, leading to positive attitudes and rare low-level disruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work in partnership to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring they follow the curriculum successfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say behaviour is usually good, bullying is rare, and adults sort out problems effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with necessary checks and regular reviews.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents are happy with the school, describing it as 'fantastic' with children 'thriving'.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils develop talents through clubs such as choir and street dance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high due to well-targeted professional development and strong leadership support.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective professional development is improving staff subject knowledge and curriculum delivery.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects need improvements in the precision of assessment to avoid gaps in pupils' knowledge.
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About Us
Moorlands Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 230 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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Headteacher's Welcome
As the Executive Headteacher of Moorlands Schools Federation I am delighted to welcome you to our schools' website.
At Moorlands Schools Federation, we pride ourselves on developing high quality relationships and take our responsibility for educating children very seriously. With a team of enthusiastic, hardworking and skilled staff and governors we focus on developing the 'whole child'. We feel privileged to be involved in the lives of the children that come to our schools and work hard to ensure that all children are given the widest range of opportunities possible.
Learning is at the heart of all we do so that our children develop the personal, social and emotional qualities as well as all the knowledge and skills they will need, not only now but also for the rest of their lives. At Moorlands we encourage the children to think about what their contribution will be in the world and how they will try to make a difference as responsible and engaged members of the schools' community as well as citizens of the world.
Our aim is that every child who is a member of our school community experiences "space to grow for any tomorrow"
This website provides information about our school, its aims, the curriculum and additional activities that the school provides. We are very proud to show visitors around our schools and if you would like to visit us and see our schools in action, please contact the school office.
Kind regards,
Georgina Scott
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As the Executive Headteacher of Moorlands Schools Federation I am delighted to welcome you to our schools' website.
At Moorlands Schools Federation, we pride ourselves on developing high quality relationships and take our responsibility for educating children very seriously. With a team of enthusiastic, hardworking and skilled staff and governors we focus on developing the 'whole child'. We feel privileged to be involved in the lives of the children that come to our schools and work hard to ensure that all children are given the widest range of opportunities possible.
Learning is at the heart of all we do so that our children develop the personal, social and emotional qualities as well as all the knowledge and skills they will need, not only now but also for the rest of their lives. At Moorlands we encourage the children to think about what their contribution will be in the world and how they will try to make a difference as responsible and engaged members of the schools' community as well as citizens of the world.
Our aim is that every child who is a member of our school community experiences "space to grow for any tomorrow"
This website provides information about our school, its aims, the curriculum and additional activities that the school provides. We are very proud to show visitors around our schools and if you would like to visit us and see our schools in action, please contact the school office.
Kind regards,
Georgina Scott
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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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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 5-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 25.7 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 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 | 101 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 43% | 53.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.66% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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.
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 | 103 1 | 79 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 83 | 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 | 57% 13 | 51.93% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 11.73% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 102 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 88 | 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% | 57.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.53% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moorlands Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1