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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
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- Hackney N1 6JG
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: The rich curriculum inspires pupils to learn through a range of subjects across the school. Well-planned extra-curricular activities and trips provide pupils with memorable experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop the systems to track pupils鈥� progress across all subjects so that they are as effective as those in reading, writing and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, pupils鈥� progress in reading, writing and mathematics is well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: The school's systems for tracking pupils鈥� progress quickly enable staff to identify and address gaps in pupils鈥� learning. This works very successfully in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is outstanding, both in class and around the school. They are self-disciplined and show very positive attitudes to their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive high-quality support. This has enabled them to make strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are very rare. Pupils feel safe at school and trust staff to look after them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's pastoral team knows the pupils and their families well. It has an extensive programme of support to ensure that all pupils are well cared for.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel confident that their children are safe and happy at school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have worked tirelessly to engage parents and carers in the work of the school through forums, regular social events and workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: After-school sports clubs like football, multi-sports, dance and athletics. Regular trips to museums and world para-athletics championships.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is excellent and they use every opportunity to embed and extend learning, encouraging pupils to use subject-specific vocabulary.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching and learning are consistently strong across the school, leading to outstanding progress and high standards in key stages 1 and 2.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers and support assistants are skilled practitioners who engage and inspire their pupils. Consequently, teaching is highly effective across the school.
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About Us
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 268 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 103 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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 | 69% | 68.69% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 12% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 103 5 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 6 | 93 | 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 | 54% 29 | 60.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 11.58% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 108 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 90 | 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% | 64.2% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 3 | 12.63% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 93 | 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 | 83% | 64.21% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 11.04% | 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 | 6.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.7 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1