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Nursteed Community Primary School
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Nursteed Community Primary School
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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 |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised the development of early reading with a consistent new phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: In some subjects, leaders have identified and sequenced knowledge well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject curriculums are still under review or in their infancy.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching ensures that pupils with SEND can access the same curriculum as their peers in most subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils' reading texts are not always ambitious enough.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some low-level disruption and confusion about rules affect students' focus.
Support for SEND Pupils: Plans to support pupils with SEND are written together with parents and are mostly effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding measures are effective with rigorous recruitment and staff training.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils and some parents do not have confidence in adults to deal effectively with inappropriate behaviour.
Parent Feedback: Pupils and some parents, do not have confidence in adults to deal effectively with incidents of inappropriate behaviour.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy being school councillors and librarians and contribute to local events like the lantern parade and charity fundraising.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders work well with staff, who feel listened to and supported to manage their workload.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge in the new phonics programme is secure.
Impact on Student Progress: In some subjects, teaching does not check enough on pupils' understanding to ensure intended learning is secured.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders do not have an accurate view of the impact of their actions on children鈥檚 learning.
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About Us
Nursteed Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 193 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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Children are provided a multitude of engaging learning opportunities in our friendly community. To provide students the knowledge, abilities, and attitudes they will need both now and in the future, we offer a comprehensive, balanced, and expanded curriculum. The Nursteed School is a lovely contemporary institution. We have first-rate amenities in a bright, roomy building. Seven courses, one for each primary school age group, are used to teach children. The grounds of the school are nicely groomed and frequently used as a learning environment. The local community was intended to use the school. Local community organisations frequently use our extremely large hall after school. Parents and the larger community provide crucial support to the school, and there is a vibrant friends' association that raises money and plans social events.
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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 |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 25.8 | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 111 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 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 | 50% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.97% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | 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 | 104 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 68% 5 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 9 | 9.3% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 103 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 63% 9 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 7 | 8.08% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 103 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 54% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.43% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Nursteed Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1