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St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
- Primary
- Rottingdean BN2 7HB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in reading, writing, and mathematics has led to improved pupil outcomes.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress from their starting points in foundational subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Boys鈥� writing achievement needs to improve, and there should be more depth in mathematics learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in maths and reading is generally good, with some unevenness across year groups.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided for pupils who fall behind, including disadvantaged and those with special needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have good attitudes to learning, and their behaviour is good both in and outside the classroom.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for SEND pupils is effective, but record-keeping needs to be more rigorous.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare, and pupils feel safe and confident to seek help if needed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' welfare and safety are promoted well, but record-keeping needs improvement.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely supportive and have confidence in the school's leadership.
Parental Involvement: Parents mention good communication, and the school aims to strengthen this aspect further.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of extracurricular opportunities, including residential trips and after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and assistants work well together, ensuring reflective and confident learners.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' planning and questioning skills promote good progress in students.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders rigorously check teaching quality and hold teachers accountable.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent teacher expectations lead to uneven progress across classes.
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About Us
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 175 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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At St. Margaret's, there is plenty to celebrate. Our school is a warm, friendly place with a single form of entry where everyone who attends behaves nicely toward one another. The youngsters are content and like school. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated staff team who strive to provide a safe, caring environment where all children are able to enjoy their learning and thrive. We respect one another and cooperate as a community to care for our precious kids. Our vision for the school, created with our Christian values at the heart of it, underpins all that we do and want for the children in our school. We collaborate with parents and carers and highly value their assistance and commitment to school life. The school and St. Margaret's Church have a close relationship. Because home, school and parish work together, we are able to provide a safe, happy, caring and effective learning environment, where expectations are high. We hope that you enjoy looking around our website although this is only a tiny glimpse of how wonderful our school is, so please do come and visit us and see for yourself what makes St Margaret's such a special place to be!.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | - | 26.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 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 | 67% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.47% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 104 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 97 | 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% 11 | 61.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 8 | 8.86% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 104 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 101 | 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 | 50% 29 | 64.67% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 12 | 7.6% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 79% | 59.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.6% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
Local authority ratio 19 : 1