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Plumpton School
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| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Younger pupils benefit from daily phonics sessions and learn their letter sounds quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum that encourages curiosity and excitement about the world.
Areas Needing Improvement: In one or two subjects, leaders have not finalised their curriculum thinking.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Younger pupils develop reading fluency by the end of Year 2; they regain fluency with mathematics post-pandemic.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils fall behind in their reading, staff provide timely additional support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respecting others and showing kindness. There is little disruption in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Experienced staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same challenging curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that staff would quickly sort out any incidents of bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant and well-trained in safeguarding; pupils' welfare is central to decision-making.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly recommend Plumpton School; all responding parents would recommend it.
Parental Involvement: Governors successfully hold leaders to account for meeting the needs of pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy well-planned trips, including a theatre visit and outdoor activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils appreciate the school's extensive grounds and surrounding countryside.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers adapt new learning well, revisiting important content pupils may have missed.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment effectively to reinforce subject content missed due to COVID-19.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupil's knowledge and adapt learning to address gaps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, teachers need more information about the content pupils should learn.
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About Us
Plumpton School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 98 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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| 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-
|
B+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 25.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 113 |
| 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 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 47% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.38% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 107 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 93 | 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 | 91% 18 | 61.76% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.28% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 105 3 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 92 | 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 | 73% 6 | 55.61% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.1% | 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 | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 86 | 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 | 67% | 52.75% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 8.05% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Plumpton School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
