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Seymour Primary School
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- Crawley RH11 9ES
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching in early years and key stage 1 is very effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are particularly enthusiastic about English, mathematics, art and PE.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most able pupils are not consistently well challenged, particularly in science and other subjects beyond English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in phonics and early literacy skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Strategies to lift the achievement of disadvantaged pupils are effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good; they exhibit good manners and respectful attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: More appropriate and accurate diagnosis of pupils鈥� specific needs leads to better-targeted strategies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective; leaders take prompt action on concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and confident in school, learning about ways to keep themselves safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the start their children are making at school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through informal discussions and feedback opportunities.
Extracurricular Activities: More pupils, including disadvantaged ones, participate in a greater range of extra-curricular sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are very positive about the new culture, engaging enthusiastically in discussions on effective teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: The higher expectations demanded by leaders are leading to improved student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and teachers have worked hard to ensure that teaching is good and improving.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Nearly half of the teaching team is new, but effective support ensures teaching is typically good.
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About Us
Seymour Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 498 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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For both potential and current Seymour parents and kids, I hope it offers a useful perspective on living there.
Our mission at Seymour is to give the neighbourhood with a highly effective and well-respected primary school that values each child's unique strengths and character, is ambitious for them, and empowers them to be their best selves.
In order to achieve this, we work to instil in our kids a love of learning, preparing them not just for the next level of school, but also for the skills and knowledge they will need to contribute positively to their community and wider society in the twenty-first century.
The Seymour learning adventure begins in preschool because we can provide nursery services for kids as young as 3 years old (click here for nursery prospectus).
All staff members and students at Seymour Primary School are encouraged to always seek out ways to get better.
As a result, the children's progress is ensured via the efforts of a committed staff team that values each child as a whole and has high expectations for both their academic success and overall enjoyment.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please make an appointment with the school office.
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For both potential and current Seymour parents and kids, I hope it offers a useful perspective on living there.
Our mission at Seymour is to give the neighbourhood with a highly effective and well-respected primary school that values each child's unique strengths and character, is ambitious for them, and empowers them to be their best selves.
In order to achieve this, we work to instil in our kids a love of learning, preparing them not just for the next level of school, but also for the skills and knowledge they will need to contribute positively to their community and wider society in the twenty-first century.
The Seymour learning adventure begins in preschool because we can provide nursery services for kids as young as 3 years old (click here for nursery prospectus).
All staff members and students at Seymour Primary School are encouraged to always seek out ways to get better.
As a result, the children's progress is ensured via the efforts of a committed staff team that values each child as a whole and has high expectations for both their academic success and overall enjoyment.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please make an appointment with the school office.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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A-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 17.5 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 104 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | 105 |
| 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 | 107 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 65% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.18% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 4 | 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 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 73% 8 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 6.56% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 65% 15 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 5 | 6.51% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 89 | 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 | 50% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.61% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
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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 Seymour Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1