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The Spinney Primary School
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- Cambridge CB1 9PB
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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 | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and mathematics are among pupils鈥� favourite lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ensured that pupils continue to achieve well in English and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: The wider curriculum does not lay out in enough detail the precise knowledge pupils must know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well in English and mathematics by the time they leave the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to learn and do well, with many having positive attitudes to their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND or needing extra help do not achieve as well due to lack of specific support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are not fully confident in knowing how best to adapt provision to address pupils' specific learning gaps.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know staff care about them and check the class 鈥榳orry box鈥�.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe online and how to have healthy lifestyles.
Parent Feedback: This has been appreciated by parents and staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are enthusiastic about the trips and residentials they go on. Many attend clubs such as football, choir, multi-sports, Italian and tabletop games.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have had training on these new curriculum approaches.
Impact on Student Progress: Reading is taught well where staff have good subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all reading activities meet the high expectations intended.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Checks on what pupils have learned are not robust or precise enough.
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About Us
The Spinney Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 205 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 83% 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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A primary school rated "excellent" by OfSTED, The Spinney is located in Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire. A local/global, innovative, and linked curriculum created to teach the whole kid is available at The Spinney. Along with academic courses, the arts, creativity, culture, innovation, and imagination are respected and taught. The Spinney is the founding institution of The Kite Teaching School Alliance and a National Teaching School. We provide a teaching that is efficient, current, and evidence-based. When applicable, our curriculum makes connections to the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, such as Education for Sustainable Development & Global Citizenship.
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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 |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 25.8 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 109 | 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 | 108 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 99 | 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 | 83% | 55.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 7.26% | 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 | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 109 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 1 | 92 | 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 | 83% 7 | 56.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 1 | 8.65% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 111 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 91 | 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 | 90% 4 | 55.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 7 | 8.83% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below 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 | 109 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 86% | 52.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.72% | 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 | 1.4 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Spinney Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1