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Sprowston Junior School
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- Sprowston NR7 8EW
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: New approaches are enabling progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum develops spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most able pupils need consistent challenges.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support quickly addresses underachievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally display positive attitudes; low-level disruption is rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored support and regular evaluations enhance achievement for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding procedures are effective; school is considered safe by pupils and parents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Vulnerable pupils well cared for, fostering a safe learning environment.
Parent Feedback: Vast majority of parents supportive, many praise school's caring ethos.
Parental Involvement: Reading cafes and activities engage parents in their child's education.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular clubs, including a highly praised Christmas production.
Outdoor Facilities: Achieved Sports Gold Award; quality physical education observed.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan engaging activities, supported well by headteacher.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� strong subject knowledge helps improve student's language skills and understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective training and support are improving teacher assessments and performance.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most able pupils are not consistently challenged.
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About Us
Sprowston Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 199 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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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| 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 |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | - | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 99 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 42% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.8 | Well 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 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 61% 1 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 1 | 6.78% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 102 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 89 | 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 | 60% 11 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 5.5% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 101 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 83 | 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 | 49% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.77% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sprowston Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1