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Alma Primary
- Primary
- Barnet N20 0LP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders want every pupil to learn to read fluently and without delay.
Success of the Curriculum: In most subjects, the curriculum is well structured.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, the curriculum is not sequenced as effectively as it could be.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Those pupils who find phonics difficult receive support to catch up.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff regularly check the sounds that pupils know.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are proud of their school and typically show positive attitudes to their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The provision for pupils with SEND is a strength of the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is everyone’s priority here.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained and receive regular safeguarding updates.
Parent Feedback: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child's school.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provide a wide range of clubs, including karate, debate and Spanish.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the care they receive from senior leaders to support their well-being and workload.
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About Us
Alma Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed, Jewish school located in Greater London, London.
It has 194 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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Alma Primary has a setting that prepares students to be creative, compassionate, and involved learners in a changing world. Our deep engagement with Judaism's rich and varied heritage, blended with the best of 21st Century understanding, enables our children to find the best solutions to the challenges of tomorrow. We work to increase our awareness of who we are and what we can do to improve the world, whether we are utilising our abilities to solve issues or tell tales. The centre of our community, this website provides a glimpse into our school for anyone curious in who we are, what we stand for, and what our school is called. Visit our families area for a variety of materials, such as term dates, details on school uniforms, and information on lunches, for parents and other members of the community. You can also access our online office, where you can find important forms and our school manual. Visit the pages on our teaching philosophy and curriculum if you're considering enrolling your child at Alma. Additionally, you can find movies describing our emphasis on "making learning meaningful" and how we conduct "inclusive learning," as well as details on admissions and the best times to visit Alma. You can also read our class blogs to learn more about us, or you can read about our staff and governors to learn more about who we are. Our school's community is dedicated to assisting each student in reaching their full potential. At Alma Primary, we love every child, support their academic and spiritual growth, and teach them how to take care of others.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 27 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 111 | 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 | 106 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 77% | 66.65% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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 | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 66.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 65.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 60.59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.59% | 8.19% |
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| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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 | 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 Alma Primary
Local authority ratio 18 : 1