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Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
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Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
- Primary
- Waltham St. Lawrence RG10 0NU
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of practice and services | Outstanding |
| Access to services by young children and families | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for children | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Highly skilled staff teach the school鈥檚 phonics programme effectively. Pupils have regular opportunities to practise their sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed an inspirational, highly ambitious and unique curriculum. It meets the individual needs of all learners.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The mathematics curriculum is well designed and taught effectively. Pupils learn to read right from the start of Reception.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers take swift action if pupils are falling behind to make sure they catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent attitudes to learning and exemplary behaviour enable even the youngest children to reach the very high expectations set by their teachers.
Support for SEND Pupils: Plans to support pupils with SEND are comprehensive, making sure their needs are identified and met consistently well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is little or no bullying in the school. Leaders have good procedures in place, and pupils are confident it would be dealt with swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have created a strong culture of safeguarding. Staff are well trained and are confident about what action to take if they have a concern about a pupil.
Parent Feedback: Parents really value the school鈥檚 approach to pupils鈥� wider development and learning. They appreciate the opportunities offered to their children.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate that the school goes above and beyond for each and every child, each and every day.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils experience dance festivals, visits to theatres, writing competitions and residential trips. These are highly valued and enjoyed by all.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils particularly like learning in the 鈥楩orest Fun Club.鈥�
Teacher Engagement: School staff at all levels feel very well supported by leaders and are encouraged to do their best.
Impact on Student Progress: Highly effective routines ensure that children settle quickly developing confidence and resilience.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Learning is exceptionally well organised so that pupils can make links across subjects.
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About Us
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 150 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The school, which is located in a picturesque rural area between the communities of Waltham St. Lawrence and Shurlock Row that it serves, can be characterised as a lively and nurturing learning environment at the centre of the neighbourhood.
Our goal at Waltham St. Lawrence Primary School is to create a joyful family environment where a love of learning and a strong sense of teamwork are developed.
The school maintains close ties with the parents and the neighbourhood, and it is fostering connections with Mnyacongo School in Tanzania.
The all-age village school known as Waltham St. Lawrence School was founded in 1910.
For the soldiers who were injured during the First World War, children collected eggs. In 1916, more than 1000 eggs were collected.
From the start of the War, evacuees shared the school, and the RAF at White Waltham sent numerous students there.
In 1999, the original Reception/Year 1 classroom was transformed into a servery/dining room, and the dining room and kitchen spaces into two Key Stage 1 classrooms.
There is now a separate, gated Foundation Stage play area with a sandpit, gardens, and seats for the Reception/Year 1 class.
Using funds generated by the PTA, an adventure playground was built over the 1998 summer break.
The school has undergone a comprehensive interior and exterior redecoration during the past few years.
A calm garden area where kids can hang around with friends was established in 1999.
In 1985, the school bell on the roof was once again used to signal the beginning of classes after a 25-year hiatus.
The school hall's traditional bell rope enables it to ring out at the beginning of the day and at the conclusion of recess.
A new headteacher's office and a larger administrative room were added to the office space during the summer of 2009.
When the structure that housed the oil tank was destroyed, the playground was also enhanced and expanded.
Due to the school's centennial celebrations, 2010 was a very significant year.
With renovations and redecorations, it keeps changing and evolving.
The hall is the centre of the school where the children gather for assemblies, plays and productions, and to do PE, dance and gymnastics.
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Our goal at Waltham St. Lawrence Primary School is to create a joyful family environment where a love of learning and a strong sense of teamwork are developed.
The school maintains close ties with the parents and the neighbourhood, and it is fostering connections with Mnyacongo School in Tanzania.
The all-age village school known as Waltham St. Lawrence School was founded in 1910.
For the soldiers who were injured during the First World War, children collected eggs. In 1916, more than 1000 eggs were collected.
From the start of the War, evacuees shared the school, and the RAF at White Waltham sent numerous students there.
In 1999, the original Reception/Year 1 classroom was transformed into a servery/dining room, and the dining room and kitchen spaces into two Key Stage 1 classrooms.
There is now a separate, gated Foundation Stage play area with a sandpit, gardens, and seats for the Reception/Year 1 class.
Using funds generated by the PTA, an adventure playground was built over the 1998 summer break.
The school has undergone a comprehensive interior and exterior redecoration during the past few years.
A calm garden area where kids can hang around with friends was established in 1999.
In 1985, the school bell on the roof was once again used to signal the beginning of classes after a 25-year hiatus.
The school hall's traditional bell rope enables it to ring out at the beginning of the day and at the conclusion of recess.
A new headteacher's office and a larger administrative room were added to the office space during the summer of 2009.
When the structure that housed the oil tank was destroyed, the playground was also enhanced and expanded.
Due to the school's centennial celebrations, 2010 was a very significant year.
With renovations and redecorations, it keeps changing and evolving.
The hall is the centre of the school where the children gather for assemblies, plays and productions, and to do PE, dance and gymnastics.
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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-
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A-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 25.8 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 56% | 58.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 10.5% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 99 | 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% 9 | 64.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 14 | 15.97% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 78% 15 | 64.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 8 | 16.29% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 63% | 63.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 14% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1