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Malmesbury Park Primary School
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Malmesbury Park Primary School
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH8 8LU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching phonics and reading is leaders’ highest priority.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have a clear vision for the curriculum, and pupils build their knowledge well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need content broken down further as some pupils have gaps in knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop strong mathematical vocabulary and recall facts and methods effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems help any pupil who falls behind to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and break times; bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils in the specially resourced provision is tailored skilfully, but support in the main school needs improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders ensure systems to keep pupils safe are effective; bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about staying safe online and how to treat everyone respectfully.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders ensure parents are engaged through various surveys and feedback channels.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in extra-curricular clubs, competitions, and educational visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported by leaders and value the steps taken to reduce their workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are well-trained and confident, leading to effective student progress, especially in reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspection includes discussions with leaders and sampling of pupils’ work to assess teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teaching needs to break down content further to prevent gaps in knowledge.
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About Us
Malmesbury Park Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 690 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A-
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A
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 7-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | 21.4 | 14.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 101 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 102 | - |
| 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 59% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 60% 9 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 5 | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 102 4 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 51% 18 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 11 | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 69% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Malmesbury Park Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1