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High Down Junior School
- Primary
- Portishead BS20 6DY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils improve fluency in mathematics and English through focused teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum reflects school's vision, with significant improvements across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Several pupils still catching up from low starting points.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improved outcomes for pupils, notably in mathematics, with good progress in all subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Focused support helps pupils catch up; particular attention on disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes to learning, respectful behavior, pupils feel safe and well-supported.
Support for SEND Pupils: Close work with teachers, parents, and pupils to target specific needs effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguards with clear procedures, specialist support to manage behaviour, reducing incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Timely safeguarding training and audits ensure comprehensive safety measures.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved through regular communication and feedback, majority feel their concerns are addressed.
Parent Feedback: Most parents happy with approachable leaders and teachers, some concerns about behaviour management.
Extracurricular Activities: Valuable opportunities in environmental science, sport, and music offered.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel supported and respected, with professional development aiding motivation.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective training improves teaching consistency and student outcomes in various subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and focused plans help identify areas for teaching improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New leaders and teachers need further consolidation to sustain improvements.
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About Us
High Down Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 342 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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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We are pleased to welcome you to the High Down Schools website, which serves as a wonderful illustration of how our vibrant schools work together as a community, recognises our accomplishments, and regularly updates information for both parents and students.
High Down is a cheerful location with a solid reputation as a compassionate, high-achieving school that offers a rich and stimulating education.
In order to assist their child's learning and development, parents are encouraged to collaborate closely with the schools as the first educators of their children.
The Infant and Junior Schools federated in January 2015, and since then, the two institutions have been working together to provide the greatest possible education for all of the students in both schools.
In 2016, High Down Schools became a founder member of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership.
The genuine identity of each school remains its unique, and LSP does not strive to standardise the cultures of its schools, despite the fact that our Trust values quality and collaboration.
The fact that each of the LSP founding schools had an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding is remarkable.
Believing, Achieving, Learning for Life is the school's motto.
Our goal is for our students to be enquiring and to cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
We want our students to leave our programme well-prepared, mature, responsible, and with the happiest memories possible for their time in secondary education.
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High Down is a cheerful location with a solid reputation as a compassionate, high-achieving school that offers a rich and stimulating education.
In order to assist their child's learning and development, parents are encouraged to collaborate closely with the schools as the first educators of their children.
The Infant and Junior Schools federated in January 2015, and since then, the two institutions have been working together to provide the greatest possible education for all of the students in both schools.
In 2016, High Down Schools became a founder member of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership.
The genuine identity of each school remains its unique, and LSP does not strive to standardise the cultures of its schools, despite the fact that our Trust values quality and collaboration.
The fact that each of the LSP founding schools had an Ofsted rating of good or outstanding is remarkable.
Believing, Achieving, Learning for Life is the school's motto.
Our goal is for our students to be enquiring and to cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
We want our students to leave our programme well-prepared, mature, responsible, and with the happiest memories possible for their time in secondary education.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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D-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 22.7 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 108 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 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 | 72% | 54.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 5.3% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 3 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 92 | 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% 6 | 55.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 9 | 8.04% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 108 7 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 5 | 87 | 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 | 72% 26 | 54.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 12 | 8.43% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below 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 | 101 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 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 | 46% | 52.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.6% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.8 | Well Below 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at High Down Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
