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Northbury Primary School
- Primary
- Barking and Dagenham IG11 8JA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Lively teaching of phonics helps pupils to become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is kept under review to meet pupils鈥� needs, extend their experience and raise their aspirations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough pupils are consistently achieving greater depth in their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading and mathematics at the end of key stages 1 and 2 was very similar to the national picture overall.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils are now making broadly the same progress as others because their needs are being met.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school and have excellent attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are making faster progress due to better teaching.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying did not appear to be an issue for the pupils and is promptly dealt with.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well cared for and feel safe. The arrangement for safeguarding is effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive of the school and what it offers their children.
Parental Involvement: The school has introduced several initiatives to help parents be more involved in their children鈥檚 education.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports clubs have increased participation in a range of sports and competitive sport.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area is not used as effectively as it could be but plans to upgrade it are well in hand.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants have access to high-quality training which helps improve their knowledge and skills.
Impact on Student Progress: The teaching is good and some is outstanding. Teachers' improved skills have had a particularly good impact on standards in writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and effective checks on teaching provide good information about what works well and what needs to be improved.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not enough teaching is outstanding to ensure outstanding achievement.
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About Us
Northbury Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 868 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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Students, parents, teachers, and governors are just a few of the numerous groups involved in a school's daily operations. Each group contributes significantly to the success of a school. This is a straightforward description of the governors' function. The Northbury Primary School's Governing Body (GB) is made up of parents, employees, community members, and local government officials. They all give their time, and they all receive training for this crucial duty. Please click here to access the Northbury Primary School Governing Body's Annual Governance Statement. Type Name Co-opting Miss E Lines Mr. R. Jones, Co-opted Chair of the Community Governors Governors of the Community Vice Chair Co-opting Ms. K. Sewell Local governing bodies Coopted Community Governors by Mrs. M. Abdul Ms. Yassin was chosen as a Community Governor The parent governors were chosen by Mrs. Z Ibrahim Elected Parent Governors by Mrs. R Rahman Local Authority Representative Mr. S. Noon Headteacher Mrs. P. Roopra and Staff Governor Ms. L. Botsis.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 53% | 57.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.32% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below 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 | 104 1 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 89 | 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 | 58% 2 | 56.43% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 6 | 9.69% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 105 1 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 87 | 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% 4 | 56.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 7.68% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 106 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 83 | 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 | 64% | 54.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.7% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northbury Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1