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Woodcroft Primary School
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- Barnet HA8 0QF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils鈥� attainment in phonics has risen significantly, with Year 1 pupils well above the national average.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' strong progress in writing by the end of key stage 2 has been maintained.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with an appropriate phonics program. Pupils' progress is checked consistently
Success of the Curriculum: A well-sequenced, broad and ambitious curriculum supports pupils' knowledge retention
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in the progress of boys, particularly in key stage 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: The new curriculum isn't fully embedded in some subjects; careful monitoring is needed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behaved well and demonstrated positive attitudes to their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided for those not making sufficient progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils listen attentively and behave well in classes
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 6 pupils鈥� progress in reading is not as strong as in writing or mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers help pupils develop inference skills; however, some boys are not provided with focused support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders meet regularly to review support for vulnerable pupils and work well with external agencies.
Support for SEND Pupils: School is ambitious for all, including SEND pupils, who achieve well
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and well-cared-for, including online safety education.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have initiated a well-being project to deepen understanding of safeguarding issues.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are helpful and supportive, ensuring pupil safety
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School has a caring environment promoting respect
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and speak positively about the approachability of senior leaders and staff.
Parental Involvement: Governors tour the school during 'governor open days' to gather information about pupils鈥� learning and behavior.
Parent Feedback: Parents value workshops and lesson observations to support children
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value opportunities in dance, music, and sports; enthusiastic about extra-curricular clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of art clubs, trips, and dance lessons, with older pupils coaching younger ones
Teacher Engagement: Reading is well led, with an accurate understanding of teaching and learning quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide regular reviews of teaching quality and promote consistency across subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers present new information clearly, contributing to positive attitudes
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use various texts to help pupils develop inference skills, improving reading comprehension.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers鈥� expectations of boys鈥� writing and reading comprehension need consistency.
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Woodcroft Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 428 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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| 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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | - | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 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 | 104 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 63% | 66.65% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 13% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 60% 7 | 66.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 13.74% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 104 2 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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 | 67% 18 | 65.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 11.25% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 102 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 90 | 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 | 49% | 60.59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10.59% | 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 | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodcroft Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
