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What have been our successes this year?

Successes this year have included the school's best ever KS2 results, and excellent KS1 results as measured by the National Curriculum Tests. The results are considerably ahead of both local and national achievements.The school has just had an Ofsted visit (June 07) and is regarded as good with outstanding features. The curriculum, care and guidance, leadership and achievement were praised by inspectors. Other successes have included International Award from the British Council, one of only 17 schools nationwide to have won this for a third successive time, an ECO award silver has been gained - reflecting the school's enthusiastic approach to eco issues.Our senior pupils have become County cricket champions for the second year in succession, and our teams have excelled in Football and netball in local competitions.Numerous individual pupils have had successes in Maths challenges, Art competitions, and sporting events.The school has held 3 concerts for music groups and individuals.A school band has been established.15 after school and lunchtime clubs have operated throughout the year.School meals have been improved with a new contract and this has led to higher uptake from pupils. There have been three special curriculum weeks.

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What are we trying to improve?

We are developing our school buildings and grounds with minor changes to existing facilities, including new security fencing, gardens, extensions to outdoor curriculum equipment for Foundation stage.

We are exploring additions such as shaded canopies for the Hall and adjacent area, enlargement of KS2 classrooms, provision of new facilities and storage for computer and technical equipment, and provision of small withdrawal spaces for small group teaching.

We will seek to add another layer to the school's assessment records, in order to more closely track individual pupil progress.

We will strengthen the use of pupils targets in workbooks.

Continue to strengthen the science PE and Music curriculum areas.

Engage Premier Sports to deliver a range a sports experience for pupils.

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How much progress do pupils make between age 7 and 11?

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Children perform well at KS1 in our school and continue to make steady progress through KS2 until the Tests at end of Key stage.

There has been a steady upward trend in results since 2004, which although showing a slight dip then, was still above national and local results. Since 2004 the performance has risen to very high levels. The number of pupils achieving at level 5 has also increased and this year has included 11 pupils of a cohort of 26 attaining 3 level 5 results (English, Maths, and Science)

CVA last year was 100.3

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How well do pupils achieve at age 11?

Our pupils perform at extremely high levels in KS2 Nat Curric tests.

From a best ever set of results in 2005/6 this year they have been exceeded with results at 92, 96, and 96 % respectively, maths, science and english.

More than a third of the cohort achieved 3 level 5 results.

 

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How have our results changed over time?

All results in both key stages and in Foundation have steadily improved over time.

Starting at above average positions they have climbed to well above.

Pupils progress is tracked termly and leads to attainment mapping for all pupils in the school, followed by review of the provision for pupils performing less well.

This regular process has contributed to the accurate and appropriate wave interventions and support.

Our significant pecentage of EAL pupils also make good progress, even when they have arrived from different cultures and countries where education is markedy different from that in the UK.

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How are we making sure that every child gets teaching to meet their individual needs?

At the end of each term all pupils are assessed across the range of curriculum and this is collated by the school's assessment manager.

Tracking of pupils at individual level is completed at regular intervals.

EAL pupils are provided with support and achieve at expected levels.

Early learning goals are assessed regularly and tracked.

G and T, and SEN pupils are identified and have specific provision within lessons

Differentiation is made within all planning tasks.

 

 

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How are we working with parents and the community?

PTA organises several fund raising and social events to which members of the local community are invited

Local church and other groups use our buildings regularly.

Scouts have a base within our grounds and 4 groups meet regularly.

We hold consultations with parents.

Newnham residents association provided funding for play equipment

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What have pupils told us about the school, and what have we done as a result?

A recent Ofsted report indicated that children feel happy and secure at school.

A playground buddy system supports more vulnerable children.

Pupils fed into the revision of the school's Anti Bullying Policy.

The school council considers several issues each term eg. the Eco Schools Award and the provision of school meals.

 

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How do we make sure our pupils are healthy, safe and well-supported?

We have instituted daily Buzz fitness for all pupils.

All of our youngest pupils have fruit delivered each day.

We have a new contract for school meals which has delivered high quality food.

A playground buddy scheme is in place so that children always feel supported when playing.

Strong PSCHE programmes are in place.

Drug and Sex education programmes are in place.

We have a range of policies in place to ensure the safety and well being of all pupils and staff.

A school council meets regularly.

Social groups are operated for children who need assistance socially.

 

 

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How do our absence rates compare with other schools?

Our absences compare favourably with most local schools despite the fact that many of our pupils are from overseas and their parents take holidays and family based activity visits.

 

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What activities and options are available to pupils?

We have an extremely wide range of activities available to pupils - 15 lunchtime and after school clubs and an extended school after school and holiday club.

Our pupils frequently visit local city venues - university, museum, library, concert hall, cinema, botanic gardens....

We have residential trips for years 4, 5 and 6 annually.

All classes take day trips to support curriculum.

We have extensive well developed grounds, with a mix of hard and soft surfaces plus a full sized field, a wild life area, a foundation stage play area, and international garden.

Parents and local experts are invited to speak with pupils.

Shows and entertainments are provided regularly. 

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What do our pupils do after leaving this school?

The majority of pupils leaving at year 6 transfer to Parkside Community College, with others going to private schools and additional local village colleges. A number of pupils leave for overseas destinations to continue their schooling.

Pupil mobility is high because of the significant numbers of parents in the academic circuit.  This means that some children leave at the end of key stage 1, and at other times, for a variety of destinations.

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What have we done in response to Ofsted?

We are continuing to develop the outdoor learning curriculum facilities for Foundation Stage.

Plans have been formulated to incorporate more regular target setting and related marking.

Governors have embarked on a process of longer term planning involving consultation with all stakeholders.

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More Information

If you would like more information about school policies, including our policies on special educational needs and disability, admissions, finance, school food and our complaints procedure, please contact us:

By telephone: 1223 508737

Our website: http://cez.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cez/

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