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The Orion Primary School
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The Orion Primary School
- Primary
- Barnet NW7 2AL
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises reading, with a rich range of texts and phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Staff deliver the curriculum exceptionally well, ensuring in-depth understanding of topics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students are well-prepared for next steps in their education.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly rectify misconceptions and ensure no pupils are left behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, they are polite and well mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND get the support they need early on and participate fully in school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are very rare; pupils feel safe due to prompt staff responses.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes equality and values diversity, teaching tolerance and respect.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 'fantastic'.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with parents to encourage high attendance rates.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers an extraordinary range of opportunities beyond the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have deep knowledge and subject expertise, supported through training.
Impact on Student Progress: Guidance ensures pupils gain in-depth understanding and are well-prepared for next steps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff regularly check pupils鈥� understanding and rectify misconceptions.
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The Orion Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 978 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Orion is a member of a group of two outstanding institutions that are only a half-mile apart.
I've had the good fortune to be involved in both institutions' recent history and achievements.
Our intention when Orion "began" in the year 2000 was to provide the neighbourhood with a more promising future.
I am quite pleased with the Orion Way.
We want to offer a primary school education that differs from the norm.
Our educational adventure encourages our kids to be kind, considerate, and aspirational people.
We encourage kids to pursue careers as singers, athletes, and artists.
Additionally, the Orion offers our kids a variety of amazing and thrilling activities that go above and beyond the standard.
In 2013, Goldbeaters and I co-presented GO FEST, a four-week learning festival.
Children's first years of school should make a significant difference in their life and aid in their growth as wonderful individuals.
This is our mission throughout the Orion and Goldbeaters Federation.
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I've had the good fortune to be involved in both institutions' recent history and achievements.
Our intention when Orion "began" in the year 2000 was to provide the neighbourhood with a more promising future.
I am quite pleased with the Orion Way.
We want to offer a primary school education that differs from the norm.
Our educational adventure encourages our kids to be kind, considerate, and aspirational people.
We encourage kids to pursue careers as singers, athletes, and artists.
Additionally, the Orion offers our kids a variety of amazing and thrilling activities that go above and beyond the standard.
In 2013, Goldbeaters and I co-presented GO FEST, a four-week learning festival.
Children's first years of school should make a significant difference in their life and aid in their growth as wonderful individuals.
This is our mission throughout the Orion and Goldbeaters Federation.
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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 | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 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 | 108 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 79% | 66.65% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 13% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | Above 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 | 111 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 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 | 93% 4 | 66.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 10 | 13.74% | 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 | 6.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.0 | Well 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 | 108 3 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 89% 6 | 65.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 11.25% | 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 | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 6.4 | Well 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 | 111 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 90 | 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 | 83% | 60.59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.59% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.9 | Well Above Average |
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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 The Orion Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1