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Newlands Primary School
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- Southampton SO16 9QX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use probing questioning, engage pupils, and ensure good progress
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced and contributes to good progress
Foundational Skills: Strong focus on reading; phonics taught well
Success of the Curriculum: Effective teaching order; pupils enjoy learning
Areas Needing Improvement: Middle leaders do not evaluate the impact of actions consistently enough
Areas Needing Improvement: Refine curriculum for depth in all subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted support for those needing help catches up pupils making good progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and their attendance has improved
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading; maths is prioritized
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, responsible and considerate
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support needed for some early readers
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective use of special educational needs funding ensures good progress for SEND pupils
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive support; effective transition between classes
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to if they have a problem. Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong safeguarding culture with vigilant staff
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Calm environment, 'worry boxes' available
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective pupil welfare and safety measures
Parent Feedback: Parents are happy with the education provided, describing it as 'amazing'
Parental Involvement: Parents attend weekly 'SMASH' mornings to participate in their children鈥檚 learning
Parent Feedback: Parents very positive, children eager to attend
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers various extracurricular clubs, particularly in sports
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor environment allows children to explore and take risks
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs include choir, prefect roles, active playtimes
Teacher Engagement: Positive relationships and effective questioning enhance learning
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders use professional development to improve teaching, leading to good pupil progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders accurately identify where teaching is strongest and provide good support
Impact on Student Progress: Quality of education continually improves
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not enough is done to challenge the most able pupils
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Newlands Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 412 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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I'd like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you and your kid on behalf of everyone at Newlands Primary School and wish you both a joyful and engaging educational journey.
At Newlands, we make a lot of effort to give kids a secure, encouraging, and demanding learning environment that inspires them to learn and give it their all.
We are a rights-respecting school, and we want our students to be aware of their rights as well as develop a culture of acceptance and tolerance for all people, respecting not only their own rights but also those of others.
Your child must be content, secure, and making steady academic development in our opinion.
To ensure that every child achieves their full potential, we collaborate with parents and other carers.
Children will be encouraged to acquire a sense of responsibility for themselves and a respect for others by practising mutual respect and by being valued as an active and significant member of our school and local community.
To help your kid have the best start in their schooling and lifelong learning, we look forward to working with you in cooperation. We want every child to be their own success story.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
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At Newlands, we make a lot of effort to give kids a secure, encouraging, and demanding learning environment that inspires them to learn and give it their all.
We are a rights-respecting school, and we want our students to be aware of their rights as well as develop a culture of acceptance and tolerance for all people, respecting not only their own rights but also those of others.
Your child must be content, secure, and making steady academic development in our opinion.
To ensure that every child achieves their full potential, we collaborate with parents and other carers.
Children will be encouraged to acquire a sense of responsibility for themselves and a respect for others by practising mutual respect and by being valued as an active and significant member of our school and local community.
To help your kid have the best start in their schooling and lifelong learning, we look forward to working with you in cooperation. We want every child to be their own success story.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 63% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.29% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 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 | 74% 8 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 8.98% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 7 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 10 | 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 | 82% 34 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.98% | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 99 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 94 | 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 | 48% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.91% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newlands Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
