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B-
Overall ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà Grade
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Staff are well-trained to teach phonics and reading across the school, focusing sharply on helping pupils who have fallen behind.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is designed with impressive support from the trust and is well-planned, helping pupils, including those with SEND, make progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils’ achievement in writing is weaker, and the school is working to strengthen this area.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Catch-up group activities are precisely delivered, ensuring pupils become confident, fluent readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Valuable support and catch-up group activities are in place for pupils falling behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive; pupils work, play, and collaborate well with minimal distractions in class.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff frequently assess core skills and adapt lessons for SEND pupils, using expertise like British Sign Language and autism awareness.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is taken seriously and dealt with robustly; pupils feel safe and supported by caring staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Emotional support for vulnerable pupils is superb, helping them regulate feelings and understand safety.
Parent Feedback: Many parents appreciate improved communication via newsletters, forums, and workshops.
Parental Involvement: Positive engagement with families has led to better attendance and active involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Disadvantaged pupils show exceptional take-up of opportunities, including football coaching and nurture clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported with workload and well-being, benefitting from coaching and shared teaching approaches.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective staff support ensures pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff checking of learning is precise in core subjects but less developed in some foundation subjects.
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Northern Parade Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.

It has 455 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 41% 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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A part of the Kings Group Academy, Northern Parade Schools is a non-denominational County School. Boys and girls ages 4 to 11 may attend this institution. On Portsea Island, just to the north of Portsmouth City Center, the school was constructed in the 1930s. The two schools are now Federated and collaborate as a virtual Primary on the same campus. a collaborative creative community working to inspire, test, and develop resilience in our autonomous learners. To guarantee that we give your kid the best education possible, the staff, governors, and parents at Northern Parade are committed to cooperating. To encourage and assist each child in achieving their full potential in all spheres of learning, including social, moral, spiritual, cooperative, emotional, physical, and cultural ones. to provide kids the resilience they need to develop into autonomous, creative thinkers and lifelong learners in a world that is constantly changing. to create educational experiences that encourage enquiring, reflecting, challenging, and innovating in good ways. ensuring excellence in teaching and learning in a superior learning environment, under the direction of the principal, and in all facets of school life. to honour excellence and appreciate the individuality of each student and staff member. to offer a comprehensive and balanced curriculum with a focus on the fundamentals of science, math, and English. 'Create a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment in which all members of the school community can grow in confidence and develop their full potential.'. The Value Dragons at our school aid us in remembering what they are.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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D-
C+
Ofset report Good Requires Improvement Good
Age range 7-11 4-7 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.5 34.7 23.5
Proficient Math 100 - 104
Proficient Read 102 - 105
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 100 91 97
Reading 102 92 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 41% 45.58% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 2.75% 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 -
Writing -3.4 Below Average
Maths -0.4 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 93 96
Reading 99 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 53% 54.8% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 5.83% 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 -5.2 Well Below Average
Writing -2.4 Below Average
Maths -2.0 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.

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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northern Parade Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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