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Sinclair Primary and Nursery School
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Sinclair Primary and Nursery School
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- Southampton SO16 8GF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is a real strength in the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has been enhanced by the strong collaboration that takes place across all six learning federation partnership schools.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, teachers do not always use assessment well enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The teaching of reading is a real strength in the school.
Support for Falling Behind: The curriculum provides highly effective support for pupils who need more practice.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exceptional; pupils show positive attitudes to learning and excellent conduct.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers make precise adaptations for pupils with SEND, resulting in good achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure pupils are safe while joining in various activities.
Parent Feedback: Useful fortnightly workshops for parents demonstrate how to support their child to read at home.
Parental Involvement: A range of trips and visitors support the planned curriculum and broaden pupils鈥� understanding of the world.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of leadership opportunities like e-cadets, reading ambassadors, or play leaders.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy professional development opportunities and being part of the 鈥楽inclair family鈥�.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment effectively in most subjects to check pupils鈥� understanding and address mistakes quickly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong and enhanced through partnership expertise.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small number of subjects, assessment strategies need improvement to ensure pupils remember previously taught knowledge.
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About Us
Sinclair Primary and Nursery School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 243 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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Everything we do is based on our mission statement and fundamental beliefs.
Every student at Sinclair has the right to excellent instruction that will help them realise their full potential.
In a healthy, secure, and loving school, our kids will grow to love learning and all of its potential.
Fundamental British Values are constantly promoted in our curriculum at Sinclair Primary and Nursery School.
See "Fundamental British Values as Part of SMSC in Schools" for further details.
Boys and girls in grades 4 through 11 attend Sinclair Primary, which also has an excellent on-site nursery called Sinclair Nursery.
Ofsted.
To motivate and involve the kids in their learning, we have created a skills-based curriculum.
We are dedicated to enhancing the curriculum, therefore theme weeks and days as well as visits by theatre companies, working musicians, and artists are all a part of school life.
The kids have easy access to music because it is played throughout the school.
We invite everyone to join our ensemble, drumming academy, music tech mix club, and choir.
The school is committed to providing a variety of extracurricular clubs that are directed by professionals and school employees.
Ofsted.
She is well supported by a strong staff, which includes a Head of School, and works in addition to being a supportive headteacher and an Ofsted inspector.
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Every student at Sinclair has the right to excellent instruction that will help them realise their full potential.
In a healthy, secure, and loving school, our kids will grow to love learning and all of its potential.
Fundamental British Values are constantly promoted in our curriculum at Sinclair Primary and Nursery School.
See "Fundamental British Values as Part of SMSC in Schools" for further details.
Boys and girls in grades 4 through 11 attend Sinclair Primary, which also has an excellent on-site nursery called Sinclair Nursery.
Ofsted.
To motivate and involve the kids in their learning, we have created a skills-based curriculum.
We are dedicated to enhancing the curriculum, therefore theme weeks and days as well as visits by theatre companies, working musicians, and artists are all a part of school life.
The kids have easy access to music because it is played throughout the school.
We invite everyone to join our ensemble, drumming academy, music tech mix club, and choir.
The school is committed to providing a variety of extracurricular clubs that are directed by professionals and school employees.
Ofsted.
She is well supported by a strong staff, which includes a Head of School, and works in addition to being a supportive headteacher and an Ofsted inspector.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 25.8 | 24.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 77% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 109 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 89% | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 1 | 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 | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | 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 | 110 5 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 5 | 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 | 89% 12 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 14 | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 77% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 - 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sinclair Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1