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Thorpe Lea Primary School
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Thorpe Lea Primary School
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- Runnymede TW20 8DY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is very well planned to provide stimulating experiences for pupils.
Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics needs to be used more effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers do not consistently set activities that extend pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding, especially for the most able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Learning support assistants provide additional support to groups of pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and conduct themselves exceptionally well in the playground.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs progress at rates similar to their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and any such incidents are managed appropriately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents feel that the school keeps their children safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents who responded to Parent View felt that the school keeps their children safe.
Parental Involvement: Good links are made with parents and pre-school settings to ensure smooth transitions.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a wide range of sports and new opportunities for competitive sport.
Outdoor Facilities: Classrooms are well designed with high-quality resources, and outdoor facilities are of high quality.
Teacher Engagement: There is a strong team of teachers and support staff who share the drive for ongoing improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan carefully to motivate and capture pupils鈥� interest, promoting good learning and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders and governors rigorously check the quality of teaching and learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some questions asked of pupils do not make them think hard enough, which limits subject-specific knowledge development.
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Thorpe Lea Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 240 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 29% 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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I'm happy to welcome you and your child to Thorpe Lea Primary School and Nursery, a place where people matter, on behalf of the Governors, staff, and students.
Every employee strives to provide a positive work atmosphere and an engaging curriculum.
Our students at Thorpe Lea are valued as individuals.
My goal for Thorpe Lea is for it to be the preferred school in the community; I want families to come to our campus and bring their kids here because of our reputation.
We want our kids to fulfil their potential and develop into "well-rounded" and "well-adjusted" individuals.
We place a high priority on the education and learning of your child.
I can guarantee you that we are fully dedicated to the upbringing and care of every one of our students.
Together with the parents, we want to make sure that our kids have a good time in primary school and are content.
Our faculty supports the kids' personal and social growth while encouraging them to be self-motivated learners.
I sincerely think that the key to your child's educational success is a solid relationship between home and school.
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Every employee strives to provide a positive work atmosphere and an engaging curriculum.
Our students at Thorpe Lea are valued as individuals.
My goal for Thorpe Lea is for it to be the preferred school in the community; I want families to come to our campus and bring their kids here because of our reputation.
We want our kids to fulfil their potential and develop into "well-rounded" and "well-adjusted" individuals.
We place a high priority on the education and learning of your child.
I can guarantee you that we are fully dedicated to the upbringing and care of every one of our students.
Together with the parents, we want to make sure that our kids have a good time in primary school and are content.
Our faculty supports the kids' personal and social growth while encouraging them to be self-motivated learners.
I sincerely think that the key to your child's educational success is a solid relationship between home and school.
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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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | - | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 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 | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 99 | 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 | 29% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.25% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 70% 6 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 11.82% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 64% 20 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 12 | 11.19% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 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 | 44% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 11.6% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thorpe Lea Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1