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Plumcroft Primary School
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Plumcroft Primary School
- Primary
- Greenwich SE18 3HW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Whole-school coordinated approach to improving reading for all pupils including the disadvantaged.
Success of the Curriculum: Inclusive curriculum matched to the needs of its community, promoting music tuition and healthy lifestyles.
Areas Needing Improvement: Earlier focus on application of phonics skills to spelling and writing needed between the end of key stage 1 and early key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils are making good progress over time, particularly in key stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils who are falling behind are spotted quickly and receive additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have good relationships with peers and adults, and classrooms are calm spaces.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored support to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence among pupils with SEND. Increased participation in clubs and trips.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and well managed by the senior team. Pupils feel happy and safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work closely with external partners to understand and minimize risks. Safeguarding is reflective of trust and care culture created by leaders.
Parent Feedback: Parents praised the caring nature of staff and pupils’ behavior during the inspection.
Parental Involvement: Parents and pupils experience new places together through guided tours and other activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of trips, clubs, and wider opportunities matched to pupils' needs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and clear expectations for learning. Plans to train staff in supporting pupils' reading development.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils' reading ages have increased by at least one year in all year groups.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New systems for assessing, recording, and tracking used by all teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variation in skill levels and subject knowledge of staff and volunteers providing additional support.
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Plumcroft Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 973 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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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Following a number of development sessions with the school community, we selected "Knowing Every Child" and "Universal High Expectations of All & Self" as our two main drives for improvement. In order to execute on the two primary drivers, "In Pursuit of Excellence" became the central driving philosophy for all of our activities in September 2014. Reception & Nursery Places September admission is fully subscribed. Year 1 to Year 6: 90%+ at or above Age Related Expectation (NRSS 85+ with a considerable part at or above NRSS of 115+ (Gifted & Talented) in Reading, Writing, Math, and GPS) EYFS: 74%+ having a Good Level of Development (Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling) Get rid of the underachievement dog. Less than 10% of students across the board perform below age-related expectations. to become arguably the best school in the world by offering a diverse and engaging educational experience with top-notch resources, faculty, and facilities. Being a Dyslexia Friendly School, which incorporates a Dyslexia Friendly strategy that serves all students, is a crucial component of this goal. With a regular termly monitoring and review cycle to make sure we change as needed to preserve our focus on the results we intend to achieve, the 5 outcomes have a series of clear actions to help us deliver on each.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 104 | 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 | 62% | 66.03% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 12.27% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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 | 107 4 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 103 | 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 | 69% 12 | 71.27% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 14.52% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 103 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 102 | 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 | 57% 7 | 68.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 13.5% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 105 | 105 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 105 | 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 | 64% | 70.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 12.88% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 Plumcroft Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1