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Thaxted Primary School
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- Thaxted CM6 2LW
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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: Well-trained staff help children swiftly start learning to read with engaging games and well-matched books.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers introduce new learning in small steps, building and consolidating skills effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, teachers鈥� checks during lessons are less consistent, leading to mismatched tasks for some pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In reading and mathematics, most pupils achieve outcomes close to those found nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra adult help and interventions are in place so pupils with SEND can understand tricky new concepts and get extra practice.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils settle quickly to tasks and share ideas readily, though a few need extra prompts to follow rules consistently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for SEND is developing; strengthening work with families and staff expertise ensures quick spotting of additional needs and effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that staff will listen to their concerns and help them make things better, ensuring they feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Vigilant for any pupils missing school, effective actions promote regular attendance and appropriate routines.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� feedback is gathered through Ofsted Parent View surveys and comments, influencing inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents and carers by gathering views and promoting engagement in the local community.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a wide range of clubs for pupils to develop talents and interests such as sports and astronomy.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers inspire pupils with high-quality texts and engaging methods like debates and practical investigations.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. Teachers introduce new vocabulary and practical tasks to help understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes lack consistent approaches to checking pupils鈥� understanding during lessons, which can affect learning progression.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Routine assessments at the start and end of units inform progress, but in-lesson checks need improvement.
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About Us
Thaxted Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 258 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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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Thank you for visiting Thaxted Primary School's website and welcome. At Thaxted Primary School, the entire school community is working together to deliver an engaging and challenging curriculum in a welcoming, warm, and comfortable setting. We are all extremely proud of everything we have accomplished here and determined to constantly raising the bar and making improvements in order to serve all of our students. Michelle Hughes is the headteacher here at Thaxted Primary School, and I am honoured to hold this position. We have an exciting future ahead of us as we work tirelessly to make sure that our kids aspire high, succeed academically, and grow up in a caring environment where going to school is fun and exciting. The best way to understand our school is to come and see us, therefore please use this website to learn more about it and our principles. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly. Please contact our school office if you need a paper copy of anything you find on this website.
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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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 102 | 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 | 49% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.79% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below 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 | 106 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 78% 5 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 10.71% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 107 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 83% 2 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 85% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.05% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thaxted Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1