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The National Church of England Junior School, Grantham
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The National Church of England Junior School, Grantham
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- South Kesteven NG31 6SR
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Strong phonics approach; early reading improved
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with books matching sounds; however, phonics teaching is inconsistent, and the curriculum is not well-organized across subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum plans are being reviewed, with improvements in some areas like science but lack of key knowledge identification hampers progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders must ensure curriculum thinking is precise and identifies important knowledge for all subjects and year groups, especially for SEND students.
Success of the Curriculum: Core subjects improved, foundation subjects need consistency
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure consistent delivery in foundation subjects
Support for Falling Behind: Pastoral plans and behavior support improve self-regulation
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive culture; high expectations reducing incidents
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils like mathematics and use a wide range of vocabulary; reading support is inconsistent for struggling readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is provided quickly when pupils fall behind in reading and maths, but it is inconsistent across the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well generally but can be disruptive when expectations are not high. Leaders need to track behaviour incidents more closely.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics needs further adaptation for problem-solving
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusion improved with precise need identification
Support for SEND Pupils: Not all staff ensure SEND pupils access the full curriculum well enough, and communication with parents needs improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of care; pupils feel safe, and safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes welfare through quick action on safeguarding concerns and close work with external agencies for vulnerable pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Electronically logged behaviors reduce incidents
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Education welfare officer addressing absenteeism
Parent Feedback: School described as 'much improved' by staff and pupils
Parent Feedback: Some parents feel there is not enough support for SEND pupils and extracurricular club offerings.
Extracurricular Activities: Parents say the school does not offer enough extra-curricular clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about school leaders who take account of workload and well-being.
Teacher Engagement: High engagement with new leadership
Teaching Staff Challenges: Preventing overload leads to sustainable improvements
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not have high enough expectations of pupils' behaviour, leading to disruption.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in reading and behavior noted
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The National Church of England Junior School, Grantham is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 215 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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cooperation between a church academy and Harrowby Church of England Infant School. While our school is still housed in the lovely Victorian buildings from 1859, it is fully equipped to provide a primary education for children in the 21st century. The Nash, as it is affectionately known, has been on this site since 1859, providing an education for all children in accordance with the principles and teachings of the Church of England. The school has a proud history of academic performance, high standards of care, and extracurricular activities. The school's philosophies and culture allow students and staff to collaborate closely while also benefiting from a welcoming, family-like atmosphere in a motivating setting. The excellent school atmosphere and the superior instruction that enables students of all levels to grow and succeed are both praised in our most recent Ofsted and Church School inspection reports. We try to instil in our students a love of learning and the desire to achieve greatness in all facets of school life by keeping their needs and goals at the centre of everything we do. We respect and value each student's contribution to our school community. The National School has a school uniform, which every student proudly wears as a symbol of the school's strong sense of community. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us about anything involving your child. We are always eager to talk about your problems.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 23.2 | 28.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 30% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.83% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6 | Well 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 | 102 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 95 | 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 | 54% 7 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 7.65% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 61% 11 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 7.21% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 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 | 50% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.28% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The National Church of England Junior School, Grantham
Local authority ratio 18 : 1