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Shirley Junior School
- Primary
- Southampton SO15 5XE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | 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: Teachers use assessment effectively and provide practical equipment to support maths concepts. Broadened fiction provision encourages challenging literature reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum allows pupils to apply literacy and mathematical skills across subjects and offers extracurricular activities that develop pupils' interests.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching strategies should better meet differing learning needs of all pupil groups, especially the most able and those with low prior attainment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good or better progress. Focused efforts ensure disadvantaged pupils are challenged and supported to achieve well, especially in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Agreed actions enable pupils who need to catch up to do so. Additional support assists most pupils in developing confidence and skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard, show enthusiasm, and take responsibility seriously. Positive attitudes and improvements in behaviour are acknowledged by peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff and pupils report fewer incidents of bullying. Effective resolution and monitoring systems are in place. Safety information is regularly communicated.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff follow thorough procedures for safeguarding. Regular training ensures understanding of safeguarding systems. Pupils learn how to stay safe online and locally.
Parental Involvement: School provides a range of homework options and makes helpful information available. Parents find staff proactive in addressing issues.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are satisfied with the school's care and education. A minority express concerns about leadership communication.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers creative projects and extracurricular provision that engage pupils beyond the school day.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning enjoyable with creatively designed topics. They provide strong support for pupils during lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan progressively to meet pupils鈥� needs, fostering positive attitudes and consistent progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders improve teachers' understanding and use of assessment, leading to teaching and learning enhancements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders recognize inconsistent teaching quality due to variability in meeting the needs of different pupil groups.
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About Us
Shirley Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 360 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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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Adults and students from Shirley Infant and Shirley Junior schools collaborated to develop a vision for the two schools throughout the previous academic year. We held a 'vision day' when all the adults who work across the schools came together to define a statement of intentions and aspirations for the children of both Shirley Schools. The children then had the opportunity to hear and discuss the statements when the Learning Ambassadors (Juniors) and the School Council (Infants) introduced the vision in assemblies to the children.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-7 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 21.3 | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 102 |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 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 | 62% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.29% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 95 | 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 | 66% 7 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 8.98% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 95 | 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% 11 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.98% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 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 | 62% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.91% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 - 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shirley Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1