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Saxmundham Primary School
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Saxmundham Primary School
- Primary
- Saxmundham IP17 1XQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Lessons are taught by well-trained staff, ensuring pupils learn and remember new sounds with confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are determined that every child will become a fluent reader. Enjoying stories and learning to read is a priority.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, pupils' understanding is not always checked before new knowledge is introduced.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, pupils achieve in line with others nationally in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are at risk of falling behind are identified quickly and receive extra practice and support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and kind to each other, knowing the school rules and consequences for poor behavior.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school is ambitious for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access learning across the broad and ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know who to talk to if they have a worry or concern. Well-trained adults support pupils鈥� emotional well-being.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures pupil safety through online and physical well-being education.
Parental Involvement: Pupils and parents are engaged through community newsletters and fundraising events.
Parent Feedback: Information from Ofsted Parent View used when deciding which schools to inspect.
Extracurricular Activities: There are a range of clubs available that extend pupils' sporting interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of trips that broaden their horizons.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the training they have and feel well supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders take effective approaches to support disadvantaged pupils to achieve well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some lessons where pupils鈥� understanding is not checked carefully by staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The curriculum builds on what children already know and can do, but there are some areas needing improvement.
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About Us
Saxmundham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 274 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 13 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 101 |
| 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 | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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 | 59% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.06% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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.
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.
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saxmundham Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1