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Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
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Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
- Primary
- Lincoln LN6 7UE
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned for all pupils including those with SEND.
Foundational Skills: Staff do not teach phonics consistently, and many pupils struggle with reading.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to ensure consistent teaching methods to help pupils remember more.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and understand the rewards system for good behavior.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many pupils struggle with reading due to inconsistent phonics teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify struggling readers quickly but support provided is insufficient.
Support for SEND Pupils: The 'Ark' provision helps SEND pupils settle and learn at their own pace.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with quickly, and there is a strong culture of respect.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe both physically and mentally, and online.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered via Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with parents and external agencies for student support.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs for music, arts, cricket, and karate are available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers regularly check what pupils know but do not always use this information effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent teaching methods impact pupils' ability to remember knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not teach phonics properly or match books to pupils' reading levels.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders do not consistently monitor teaching to bring improvements.
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About Us
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 623 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a successful neighbourhood primary school that takes pleasure in offering a diverse, enjoyable, and engaging curriculum. Every child should be able to study, succeed, and do it to the best of their ability in order to realise their full potential. We want to make sure that every student at Sir Francis Hill enjoys going to school and develops a passion and love for learning that they will carry with them throughout their life. Students behave admirably, are safe, and have numerous opportunity to participate in school activities both inside and outside of the classroom. Pupils enjoy a sense of fairness, equality and belonging, and every pupil is encouraged to strive for personal excellence and the highest standards of social, spiritual and intellectual development. Our staff is hard-working, dedicated and committed to the welfare and progress of all children, based on excellent relationships with them. Students are provided equal opportunity to excel in school, enabling them to cultivate their talents in the core curriculum as well as in the arts, music, and sports. We really hope you enjoy your time on our website and are able to locate the data you require. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school directly if you have any additional questions. You may follow us @sirfrancishill on Twitter as well.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | - | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 48% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.83% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 106 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 63% 4 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 5 | 7.65% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 102 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 94 | 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 | 59% 11 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 7.21% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 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 | 48% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.28% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1