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Langham Primary School
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- Langham CO4 5PB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: There is a consistent approach to the teaching of phonics and children quickly become confident, fluent, and independent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Staff have worked hard to design an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils recall and remember prior learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, the school is still designing the order in which teachers deliver learning, particularly evident in mathematics reasoning and problem-solving.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school has made reading a high priority, with staff well trained and a consistent approach to phonics teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers spot any misunderstandings quickly and address these straight away. Staff provide support when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school, with positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are very well supported to succeed in school, receiving precise help to learn the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with trusted adults available for pupils to talk to if they have a problem.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils say that behaviour is nearly always good and problems are resolved swiftly by adults.
Parent Feedback: Parents are involved as partners in learning, especially in the early years, ensuring children get off to the best possible start.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a wide range of sporting events available, such as squash and yoga, and roles of responsibility like becoming a school librarian.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to present new learning clearly and confidently to pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers give explanations that help pupils learn and remember new information, with high expectations for pupils' learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use questioning well to check pupils’ understanding and spot any misunderstandings quickly.
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Langham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 94 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 25.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 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 | 101 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 43% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.79% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below 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 | 103 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 75% 10 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 10.71% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 104 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 85% 9 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 10 | 10% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 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 | 76% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 9.05% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 Langham Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
