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Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Mathematics teaching revised; key stage 2 in top 10% nationally for maths, new methods like 'grapple time' implemented
Success of the Curriculum: Rich curriculum with 'The Scarning Windmill Curriculum', engaging extracurriculars, and focus beyond core subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Stronger progress needed in reading and writing as compared to mathematics
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics progress well above average; reading and writing improvements are underway
Support for Falling Behind: Effective teaching assistants and adapted learning methods for students falling behind
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show enthusiasm for learning, work productively together, and maintain good behaviour
Support for SEND Pupils: Robust tracking system and specialized training for teaching assistants lead to good progress for SEND pupils
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective; pupils feel safe and are comfortable talking to adults if worried
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School policies ensure pupil safety; curriculum raises awareness on how to stay safe
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly agree their children are well looked after and have no concerns about their safety at school
Parental Involvement: Governors actively fulfill duties ensuring pupil safety and involvement in the school's functioning
Extracurricular Activities: Various enrichment activities, extracurricular opportunities, and 'Children’s University' program available
Outdoor Facilities: New building for early years provision planned for next year
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued with high morale; effective team of senior leaders supported by leadership
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers adapt learning to meet needs of all pupils; significant handwriting improvement
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching assistants receive same training opportunities as teachers, showing improved effectiveness
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About Us
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 403 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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Our school provides a stimulating primary education in a beautiful rural environment. It is a happy, special place full of learning, fun and friendship. Through our Learning Philosophy we develop a love of learning, inspired by quality teaching that builds upon the strengths of our children, valuing them each as individuals. Scarning embraces creativity and imagination, developing future passions and talents. Our broadly balanced, practical and inspirational curriculum fosters enthusiasm, perseverance and life-long learning. Children, our partnership with their families, and the Scarning community, are at the heart of everything our school does.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | - | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 67% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 3.88% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 104 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 94 | 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 | 58% 1 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 8 | 6.78% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 89 | 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 | 59% 12 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 5.5% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 107 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 83 | 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 | 71% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 6.77% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1