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Princess May Primary School
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Princess May Primary School
- Primary
- Hackney N16 8DF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise the love of reading, starting in Reception. They ensure staff are highly skilled to deliver phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a strong and ambitious curriculum. Pupils achieve well and are engaged.
Areas Needing Improvement: Sometimes, teaching does not revisit key knowledge effectively, impacting pupil readiness.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Adults check pupils鈥� reading regularly and provide effective support so that pupils read fluently.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff receive regular training and are highly skilled to deliver phonics and reading support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well both in lessons and at breaktimes. Staff manage behaviour effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify and meet the needs of pupils with SEND well. Teachers adapt learning effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly and effectively by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding. Staff receive regular training and act swiftly on concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school and feel that pupils are well cared for.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have created ways to seek and act on parents' views.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a range of clubs and extracurricular activities including American football.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide regular training and support. Staff said that leaders listen to them and prioritise well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching develops pupils鈥� subject-specific understanding well and ensures engagement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is typically effective in developing subject-specific understanding and addressing misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes, teaching does not revisit key knowledge effectively.
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About Us
Princess May Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 185 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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Between Stoke Newington and Dalston in a bustling part of Hackney is the two-form entrance Princess May Primary School. The childcare programme at the school is also quite successful. We take great pride in being an all-inclusive school that works hard to provide exceptional results for each and every student. The school offers weekly tours every Friday at 9:30 am and welcomes visitors. To reserve a spot, please get in touch with the school office. I hope you enjoy using and finding information on our new website.
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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 | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | - | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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 | 81% | 68.69% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 12% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 106 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 62% 2 | 60.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 11.58% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 105 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 90 | 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% 9 | 64.2% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 12.63% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 73% | 64.21% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 11.04% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | Above Average |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Princess May Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1