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Frettenham Primary School
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Frettenham Primary School
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- Frettenham NR12 7LL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children enjoy a rich curriculum developing early literacy and numeracy skills effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Innovative and deepens pupils’ understanding with unique experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not do as well in spelling; writing in other subjects needs to match the quality seen in English.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in mathematics have risen, and there is effective problem-solving and reasoning. Reading outcomes are consistently strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure pupils receive support to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very enthusiastic learners with excellent attitudes, willing to ‘have a go’.
Support for SEND Pupils: The small number of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils said they feel safe, and bullying is not an issue. Robust systems are in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very happy with the school; almost all would recommend it.
Parental Involvement: Parents can access an electronic system to record children's achievements, and the school involves parents in various activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers various after-school clubs accredited to the Children’s University and enterprise projects.
Outdoor Facilities: Children benefit from the new garden area stimulating learning about the natural world.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from high-quality training across the federation.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is consistently strong, leading to good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Books show consistently strong writing in English. The challenge remains to achieve the same across other subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New approaches to teaching spelling need time to show impact.
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About Us
Frettenham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 61 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 93 | 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 | 67% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 3.88% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 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 | 110 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 94 | 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% 4 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.78% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 110 9 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 7 | 89 | 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 | 86% 48 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 8 | 5.5% | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 5.7 | Well 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 | 101 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 83 | 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 | 38% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.77% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Frettenham Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1