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Ripple Primary School
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Ripple Primary School
- Primary
- Barking and Dagenham IG11 7QS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focus on sharp reading, writing, and mathematics skills supports rapid progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad and interesting, enjoyed by pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders need to continue developing roles to support teaching quality.
Performance in Maths & Reading: 2015 Year 6 maths performance was well above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Intervention sessions help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have good behavior and a positive attitude towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for SEND pupils is well-targeted, supporting strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and effectively managed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School systems prioritize pupil well-being and safety.
Parent Feedback: Majority of parents are positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents participate in workshops and contribute to children鈥檚 learning records.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs like theatre, cooking, sports enrich the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Collective strong leadership supports teacher development.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching results in strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality regularly monitored through rigorous appraisal processes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High turnover of teachers remains a challenge.
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Ripple Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 907 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the entire faculty, students, parents, and governors at Ripple Primary School. We are dedicated to the safety and care of each and every one of our students and their families at Ripple, a highly joyful and friendly school with a community-focused approach. As one of the largest primary schools in the UK, with a school population of over 1,000 across two sites, we are able to provide an exciting range of learning opportunities for our children and a very high level of support for our families. Our goal is to offer the best possible education to everyone in a welcoming, encouraging environment. In order to ensure that high quality teaching and learning opportunities are constantly at the centre of everything we do, we provide a fascinating curriculum where teachers and students collaborate. Additionally, we provide a wide selection of enrichment programmes that we hope will inspire and motivate all of our students. We take great pride in the school's numerous accomplishments, which are a direct result of the productive and diligent collaboration between our staff, our students, and our families. We hope you enjoy looking through our school website and that it provides you with a glimpse into what we do here at Ripple. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas for how we could be of assistance to you, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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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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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 58% | 57.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.32% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well 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 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 89 | 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% 13 | 56.43% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 9.69% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 104 1 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 87 | 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% 9 | 56.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 7.68% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 103 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 83 | 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 | 56% | 54.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.7% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ripple Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1