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Southtown Primary School
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Southtown Primary School
- Primary
- Great Yarmouth NR31 0HJ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority in this school. Younger pupils benefit from a daily phonics programme
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders鈥� ambitions for the curriculum are clear. They have focused on strengthening the curriculum in different subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum has recently been redesigned. Leaders should ensure that the impact of these new curriculum developments is reviewed regularly
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers accurately check what pupils know and understand, enabling them to identify gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge
Support for Falling Behind: Where pupils struggle with reading, teachers make sure that they are given the support to catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well during lessons, but too many do not. This is unsettling for some pupils
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders and staff plan carefully to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. Typically, adaptations to the curriculum are effective
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors understand their safeguarding obligations and fulfil them rigorously
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying happens occasionally. Pupils know that adults do not tolerate bullying and will resolve any issues
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Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a range of activities outside the classroom. The youngest children enjoy visits, such as to an aquarium
Teacher Engagement: Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They appreciate that leaders are approachable and that leaders take staff workload seriously
Impact on Student Progress: Some pupils do not have positive attitudes to learning. As a result, these pupils distract others and reduce the opportunities to learn
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff do not always follow the school鈥檚 behaviour policy and systems closely enough
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About Us
Southtown Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 196 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 28% 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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| 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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A+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 19.4 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 96 | 98 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 98 | 99 | 99 |
| 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 | 96 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 98 | 93 | 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 | 28% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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.
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 | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southtown Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1