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Southfields Primary School
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Southfields Primary School
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- Peterborough PE2 8PU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers help pupils understand and explain difficult texts; younger pupils read daily.
Success of the Curriculum: Knowledge is well-sequenced in almost all subjects, improving pupil confidence and competence.
Areas Needing Improvement: History curriculum needs better sequencing; some Reception children need more effective support.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Extra help is provided for pupils falling behind in reading or mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers closely monitor pupils and provide additional help quickly when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are mostly calm and attentive, with rare disruptive behavior quickly addressed by adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND do well due to tailored teacher support and informative 'Big Strides' books.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively; pupils trust staff for safety concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding measures and staff training ensure pupil safety, especially online.
Parent Feedback: Many parents appreciate the school's communication, especially regular updates in Reception class.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy school trips, musical instrument learning, and performances.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide training and expect reasonable workloads; staff generally satisfied.
Impact on Student Progress: Training for teachers leads to improved student achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Lesson quality and pupil achievements are regularly monitored and assessed.
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Southfields Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 582 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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The Old Hunts, Education committee created this school as one of the first post-war institutions.
The freshly constructed housing development was taken into account when building the school.
With 306 students and 9 teachers, the school began operations.
When it initially opened in July 1961, the swimming pool was among the earliest in the county.
The first sex education programme for elementary schools was introduced by Anglia Television in 1969, and Southfields was impressed with how this contentious topic had been handled and utilised in the school.
Southfields was no longer constrained by the constraints of the selection examinations in 1970, the so-called "Year of Liberation," when the county implemented comprehensive education for kids.
The school has had the good fortune over the years to work with a fantastic team of committed teachers, employees, and those who work in the school environment, supportive parents, and wonderful kids.
One of the first computer suites in the county was established by Mr. Sutherland, who also undertook building projects and modernised the school to see the school through the 1990s.
This is a cheerful school, Mr. Stephenson stated in his 21-year head teacher report written in November 1974. Time has not changed this; the school is and will be a building full of vitality and excitement to inquire.
We have succeeded in achieving this objective and anticipate having grandparents, parents, and kids who attended Southfields School in the future.
Reading about the school's history has motivated me to set goals that are on par with those of the previous head teachers.
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The freshly constructed housing development was taken into account when building the school.
With 306 students and 9 teachers, the school began operations.
When it initially opened in July 1961, the swimming pool was among the earliest in the county.
The first sex education programme for elementary schools was introduced by Anglia Television in 1969, and Southfields was impressed with how this contentious topic had been handled and utilised in the school.
Southfields was no longer constrained by the constraints of the selection examinations in 1970, the so-called "Year of Liberation," when the county implemented comprehensive education for kids.
The school has had the good fortune over the years to work with a fantastic team of committed teachers, employees, and those who work in the school environment, supportive parents, and wonderful kids.
One of the first computer suites in the county was established by Mr. Sutherland, who also undertook building projects and modernised the school to see the school through the 1990s.
This is a cheerful school, Mr. Stephenson stated in his 21-year head teacher report written in November 1974. Time has not changed this; the school is and will be a building full of vitality and excitement to inquire.
We have succeeded in achieving this objective and anticipate having grandparents, parents, and kids who attended Southfields School in the future.
Reading about the school's history has motivated me to set goals that are on par with those of the previous head teachers.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 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 | 102 | 92 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 91 | 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 | 53% | 48.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.26% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 102 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 96 | 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 | 47% 7 | 53.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 6.45% | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 104 3 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 90 | 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 | 54% 8 | 47.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.4% | 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 | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | 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 | 101 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 84 | 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 | 46% | 42.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.94% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southfields Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1