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Sutton St James Community Primary School
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Sutton St James Community Primary School
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- Sutton St James PE12 0JG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught systematically with children practicing new sounds through reading books that match these sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum plans are well-organized and prepare pupils for the next stage of their education.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum in mathematics is not sufficiently ambitious for some pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring their learning and emotional needs are met.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have charming manners and say bullying does not happen.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils are not gaining as much knowledge in mathematics as they should.
Support for SEND Pupils: Detailed and well-monitored individual plans ensure that pupils鈥� learning and emotional needs are met.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders are quick to respond to any incidents of poor behaviour, and pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about keeping safe from community members and safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� views considered through Ofsted Parent View; noted for improving attendance.
Parental Involvement: Frequent reminders about attending school and support for families help improve attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value attending a range of after-school clubs like cooking, sewing, and choir.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff are ambitious and dedicated to doing the best for all pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some curriculum areas, notably mathematics, need improvement in ambition.
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About Us
Sutton St James Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 127 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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We at Sutton St. James School understand how significant and unique your child's education is. A lot of focus is put on improving math and English abilities, but we also take pleasure in our engaging curriculum, which makes sure that kids love learning, that their gifts are completely realised, and that their unique needs are satisfied. We place a high priority on the "whole child's" development, not only their academic progress. Through regular communication, open days, and parents' evenings, we hope to closely collaborate with parents and actively involve them in their children's educational development. We know that all of our students enjoy attending school based on surveys and parent comments, and the School Council works with us to regularly assess the students' perceptions of their academic experiences. Starting a new school can bring up a lot of questions, so please don't hesitate to get in touch with us and ask if there's anything we can do to help. Longer term, you may be confident that you can discuss any element of your child's growth or education with us because to our open door policy. Our website attempts to introduce you to our school while also regularly updating the material for parents and students. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school if you have any questions.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 25.8 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.83% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 104 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 95 | 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 | 69% 16 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.65% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 100 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 6 | 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 | 53% | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.21% | 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 | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 102 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 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 | 53% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -7.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sutton St James Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1