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Mudeford Junior School
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- Christchurch BH23 3HP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders place a high priority on reading, with practices ensuring fluency and understanding
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides all pupils with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, assessment is underdeveloped, impacting pupils' recall
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils benefit from a well-developed curriculum and achieve well, including in maths and reading
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers ensure that pupils have plenty of practice to catch up quickly if behind in reading
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary in lessons and during social times
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders prioritise early identification of pupils with SEND, sharing strategies to meet their needs effectively
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare; if it happens, adults sort it out quickly. Pupils feel safe and happy
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure exceptional pastoral care and personal development, making pupils feel secure
Parent Feedback: Most parents are positive about the work of the school, appreciating the family feel and good education
Parental Involvement: Parents welcome the family feel and are confident in their children's well-being and education
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value the diverse range of wider opportunities in sports, music, and gardening
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are passionate with high subject expertise, contributing to pupil success
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils are taught by passionate teachers leading to high achievement
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers adapt work with care, ensuring success for pupils with SEND
Teaching Staff Challenges: Patchy recall in some subjects due to underdeveloped assessment
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Mudeford Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 258 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 82% 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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At Mudeford School, we're eager to collaborate with you as your child's educational partners.
Friendly and caring, Mudeford Junior School has high expectations for both academic performance and student conduct.
We are always seeking for new and innovative methods to give the kids new and engaging learning opportunities while also raising the calibre of the education we deliver.
The high standards of teachers, parents, and governors in every facet of school life will inspire kids to learn and grow with confidence and take pride in their accomplishments.
The social, moral, and academic growth of our kids depends on this collaboration, which enables them to mature and reach their full potential.
You can get a hard copy of any information at the school office.
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Please take some time to browse the site, enjoy some of the students' artwork, or take in some of the school's "Achievements" in the News Section.
At Mudeford School, we're eager to collaborate with you as your child's educational partners.
Friendly and caring, Mudeford Junior School has high expectations for both academic performance and student conduct.
We are always seeking for new and innovative methods to give the kids new and engaging learning opportunities while also raising the calibre of the education we deliver.
The high standards of teachers, parents, and governors in every facet of school life will inspire kids to learn and grow with confidence and take pride in their accomplishments.
The social, moral, and academic growth of our kids depends on this collaboration, which enables them to mature and reach their full potential.
You can get a hard copy of any information at the school office.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 25.8 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 109 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 82% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 8.76% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 109 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 80% 2 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 1 | 10% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 1 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 82% 1 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 6 | 9.87% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 107 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 82 | 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 | 83% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.92% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mudeford Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1