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Occold Primary School
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- Occold IP23 7PL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading, phonics scheme taught consistently.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and broad curriculum based around pupils' needs.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers do not check learning regularly to correct misconceptions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematical concepts explained through real-life situations, enhancing confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate activities and balance of sanctions/support for behaviour improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils focus well in lessons; clear routines result in little disruption.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support for pupils with SEND; appropriate activities used to implement planned programs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Virtually no bullying; pupils trust leaders to resolve unkindness.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Mental health support and safety measures like road safety officers in place.
Parental Involvement: Regular checks on safeguarding and involvement in school activities by governors.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views gathered through Ofsted Parent View and surveys.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich range of additional opportunities including authors, explorers, and artists.
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud to work at the school, feel supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers deliver curriculum well; precise planning aids learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Trustees and governors monitor the curriculum closely, ensure resources for SEND.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need training to check learning and address misconceptions better.
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About Us
Occold Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 49 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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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Being Occold Primary School's leadership team makes us incredibly proud.
Our entire team is dedicated to creating a fun, engaging, and stimulating atmosphere where kids can grow to their greatest potential and begin their journey toward becoming capable, compassionate individuals.
To ensure that we provide the finest care possible for all of our children, we strongly encourage close relationships with parents, governors, school friends, and the larger community.
Our approach to education is based on the conviction that we should have faith in each child's ability to learn.
Our school, in our opinion, should acknowledge the individuality of every student and demonstrate compassion for kids in all their complexity.
Children should strive to have authentic and engaging learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom so that they look forward to starting a new journey each day.
It is important to provide children with the means to grow their feeling of self-worth, resilience, independence, and social responsibility.
The community's centre of gravity is the school, both physically and socially.
Everyone associated with the community of Occold works together to improve the schooling of the students.
We want to graduate students from our school with a strong record of academic success across the curriculum, self-confidence, and respect for others.
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Our entire team is dedicated to creating a fun, engaging, and stimulating atmosphere where kids can grow to their greatest potential and begin their journey toward becoming capable, compassionate individuals.
To ensure that we provide the finest care possible for all of our children, we strongly encourage close relationships with parents, governors, school friends, and the larger community.
Our approach to education is based on the conviction that we should have faith in each child's ability to learn.
Our school, in our opinion, should acknowledge the individuality of every student and demonstrate compassion for kids in all their complexity.
Children should strive to have authentic and engaging learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom so that they look forward to starting a new journey each day.
It is important to provide children with the means to grow their feeling of self-worth, resilience, independence, and social responsibility.
The community's centre of gravity is the school, both physically and socially.
Everyone associated with the community of Occold works together to improve the schooling of the students.
We want to graduate students from our school with a strong record of academic success across the curriculum, self-confidence, and respect for others.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 10.5 | 12 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 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 | 102 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 54% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.06% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 71% | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% | 8.08% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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.
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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
10 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Occold Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1