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Thameside Primary School
- Primary
- Abingdon on Thames OX14 5NL
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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: Children learn phonics right from the start of Nursery using a well-structured programme.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum builds pupils鈥� knowledge and skills over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum is not fully embedded, and pupils currently do not remember their learning as well as in stronger subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessment throughout lessons clarifies misconceptions; pupils receive support to catch up if falling behind.
Support for Falling Behind: If a pupil is at risk of falling behind, they receive well-chosen support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders have high expectations for pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes towards learning. Consequently, pupils behave well and work hard. Bullying is not tolerated. Staff deal with any bullying incidents swiftly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify pupils with SEND quickly and adjust the curriculum where needed, providing well-planned and subtle but effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated. Staff deal with any bullying incidents swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of vigilance in the school to keep pupils safe. Staff report all concerns they may have about pupils, however minor.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive of the school. A typical comment was: 鈥楾hameside has gone from strength to strength over the past year and my children have thrived at this school.鈥�
Parental Involvement: Leaders support parents well to help their children read at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate and enjoy attending a wide range of school clubs, including art, multi-skills, and pop choir.
Outdoor Facilities: At breaktimes, pupils play well together and enjoy using the adventure playground and playing sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use practical activities to engage and motivate pupils, ensuring teaching engages and motivates pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers assess pupils鈥� understanding throughout lessons to clarify misconceptions and address them timely.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Throughout the school, teachers assess pupils鈥� understanding throughout lessons to clarify misconceptions.
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About Us
Thameside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 193 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1.
At this school, 40% 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 want our kids to love learning, be autonomous and self-assured, and care about themselves, other people, and their environment. being a learning environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and do their best. delivering exceptional instruction built on high standards, creative preparation, and engaging learning experiences. putting each child's welfare at the centre of our work. recognising the accomplishments of our school community while fostering a climate of respect for one another. acquiring the essential knowledge and abilities in literacy, math, and ICT.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 30.3 | 19.3 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 100 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 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 | 40% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 96 | 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 | 67% 12 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 5 | 10.7% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 96 | 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 | 55% | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 10% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 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
30 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thameside Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
