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Punnetts Town Community Primary School
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Punnetts Town Community Primary School
- Primary
- Heathfield and Waldron TN21 9DE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils quickly learn the rules for spelling, which they use to decode words and develop early skills of reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ensured that pupils enjoy an exciting curriculum with a breadth of knowledge on a wide range of topics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities to improve specific skills in subjects other than English, mathematics, and science are not always sequenced effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in key stages 1 and 2 achieve well in reading. Recent changes to the mathematics curriculum have improved the quality of teaching in this subject.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift action is taken to support pupils who do not meet the expected standard in phonics to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and take great pride in their school. They enjoy learning and are excited about the wide range of activities on offer.
Support for SEND Pupils: The leadership of provision for pupils with SEND is strong. Their emotional well-being needs are cared for particularly well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Procedures for the protection of pupils are understood well by staff. A culture of safeguarding permeates the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report that bullying is rare and is swiftly dealt with by adults. However, some parents expressed concerns about behavior and how bullying is dealt with by leaders.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak very positively about all aspects of the school鈥檚 work, particularly the progress their children make and the support provided for pupils with SEND.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel that their children are taught well and are prepared well for secondary school. They are involved in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: After-school clubs are well attended and include activities such as Irish dancing, rounders, and football.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers establish a productive working atmosphere and strong relationships in classrooms.
Impact on Student Progress: In most lessons and year groups, pupils make strong progress because work is well matched to their needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have high expectations for pupils鈥� progress and conduct, which are clearly understood by pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders are new to their role and have not yet had time to raise standards.
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About Us
Punnetts Town Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 127 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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Our next prospective parents' meeting is on Tuesday, November 19, at 9.30 am, if you are thinking about sending your EYFS child to our school in September 2020. Come and see what our amazing school has to offer happy pupils, parents and staff; well organised classes and grounds; fabulous field opposite the school for sport; good parking; high expectations for pupil achievement; inclusivity; fully functioning care suite; residentials, competitive sport, theatre performances and educational trips; active and supportive PTA, and much more besides. All year groups have openings; call the school for additional details.
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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-
|
C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | - | 24.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 71% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | 100 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 7 | 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 | 47% 20 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 104 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 67% 21 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 95 | 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 | 88% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.77% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below 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 - 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Punnetts Town Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1