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Longspee School
- Middle Deemed Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH17 8PJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have the aspiration that all pupils will become, at the very least, functional readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has an ambitious curriculum. Pupils can study a wide range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, resulting in gaps in their knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading and mathematics, discussing the curriculum with subject leaders.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are skilled in teaching reading and provide support for pupils falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour; pupils know what is expected of them.
Support for SEND Pupils: The academy provides an education for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships with adults enable pupils to feel valued and express their views.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View and direct discussions.
Parental Involvement: The school is working with parents and other agencies to improve pupils’ attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage in activities like equine and music therapy. Visits enhance learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Learning outside the classroom is a firm favourite, for example, going shopping and visiting cafes to practise financial skills.
Teacher Engagement: Inspectors met with headteacher, assistant headteachers and staff, observing their engagement.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff strive for every pupil to experience success and lead fulfilling lives.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors reviewed pupils' work and discussed the curriculum with teachers and subject leaders.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High absence rates hinder the provision of therapeutic support impacting learning.
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About Us
Longspee School is a Middle Deemed Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 117 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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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 | 91 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 98 | 97 | 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 | 0% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.76% | 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 | -18.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -18 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -18.4 | Well 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 | 93 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 12 | 93 | 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 | 0% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10% | 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 | -8.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -15.1 | Well 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 | 95 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 92 | 83 | 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 | 0% | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.87% | 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 | -14 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -14.2 | Well 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 | - | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 82 | 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 | 0% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.92% | 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 | -15.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -15.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -17.0 | Well Below Average |
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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
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Longspee School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1