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North Crescent Primary School
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North Crescent Primary School
- Primary
- Basildon SS12 9AP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The well-sequenced phonics curriculum helps pupils to learn letter sounds quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum is well sequenced, and pupils achieve well by the end of Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always check that every pupil understands what is being taught.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils are passionate about reading and read for pleasure daily. Pupils achieve well by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify pupils who have fallen behind and provide additional teaching to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and follow adults鈥� instructions well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt lessons carefully, promoting high expectations and ensuring pupils with SEND learn well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that their concerns will be dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes good attendance but needs to address frequent absences.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly regard the high-quality pastoral support they receive.
Parental Involvement: Parents join pupils for graduation ceremonies at the end of Reception and Year 6.
Extracurricular Activities: There are many after-school activities and an outdoor learning programme.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils love learning outdoors, including cooking on campfires and building woodland shelters.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work here and feel well supported in managing their workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Some pupils still have gaps in their knowledge which the school is working hard to address.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in how effectively teachers use assessment in some subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment should be used consistently well to spot misconceptions and adapt teaching.
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About Us
North Crescent Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 159 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 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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Greetings from North Crescent Elementary. What a wonderful location. In a welcoming and supportive environment, we make learning enjoyable. To provide every child the greatest possible start in their educational path, we collaborate with families.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-7 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 12 | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 63% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.79% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 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 | 45% | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.71% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Crescent Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1