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Tithe Farm Primary School
- Primary
- Houghton Regis LU5 5JB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is effective, and pupils are encouraged to use their phonics knowledge when writing independently.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils access an interesting, relevant, and rich curriculum which includes extra-curricular activities, residential trips, and visits.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers鈥� knowledge is not as well developed as that of others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is provided, including high-quality one-to-one support from specialist teachers of reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are a strength; they are respectful and courteous.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make good progress from their starting points due to a range of interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective; pupils feel safe and know who to talk to if they have a concern.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a deep culture of safeguarding at the school, and effective work with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are very positive about the improved direction and progress of the school.
Parental Involvement: The school has introduced a wealth of initiatives to include parents, such as curriculum-themed coffee mornings.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are enthused by extra-curricular activities, including sports clubs and residential trips.
Outdoor Facilities: The school makes good use of its outdoor facilities, providing a wide range of games and resources at break and lunchtimes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate the good quality of professional development and believe they are well supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Intensive monitoring and training have improved the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders鈥� checks on the quality of teaching are thorough and provide clear feedback to teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers鈥� subject knowledge is not as well developed as that of others.
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Tithe Farm Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 444 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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 pleased to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the Governors, staff, and students at Tithe Farm Primary School. The details on our website should be helpful to you and give you a sense of how our school operates. My staff and I put forth a lot of effort to create a positive, secure environment at our school that encourages everyone to succeed. All of our kids should look forward to going to school, be enthusiastic about learning, and enjoy celebrating their accomplishments. Children absorb more when you offer them more, much like sponges. Math, English, and other topics offered by the national curriculum are just a small portion of our programme. Our kids are taught how to be future-ready citizens who can take on problems head-on, learn from their errors, conquer their fears, and strive for the top. We want to provide the finest education possible for each and every one of the unique students at Tithe Farm Primary 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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 25.8 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 96 | 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 | 51% | 44.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.93% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 82% 6 | 56.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 6.9% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above 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 3 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 85 | 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 | 88% 18 | 51.36% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 6.92% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above 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 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 81 | 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 | 70% | 44.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.08% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below 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 - 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 Tithe Farm Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
