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Ocklynge Junior School
- Primary
- Eastbourne BN20 8XN
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, offering engaging and practical experiences.
Foundational Skills: Some staff do not teach phonics effectively, hampering reading fluency.
Areas Needing Improvement: Many subjects lack well-sequenced curriculum; essential knowledge is not clearly identified.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adeptly identify pupils with SEND and provide necessary help and resources.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils hold good-humoured and thoughtful conversations, creating a calm environment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most of the weakest readers do not learn to read fluently and with comprehension.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers provide necessary help and resources for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with any incidents of bullying quickly; leaders take appropriate action to keep pupils safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff teach pupils how to keep themselves safe through the curriculum, including online safety.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered responses to the Ofsted Parent View questionnaire; parents' views impacted inspection evaluation.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of after-school clubs, including dance, choir, tri-golf, and kickboxing.
Teacher Engagement: Some staff do not feel valued and appreciated; leaders need to improve communication.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers struggle to check student understanding before new concepts are introduced.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is too variable, impacting the delivery of the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to provide more training to develop teachers鈥� expertise.
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About Us
Ocklynge Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 770 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | 7.9 | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 101 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 44% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.59% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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 | 64% | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 8.37% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.47% | 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 - 2nd Sep 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ocklynge Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1