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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
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- Tiptree CO5 0SU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are making strong progress, particularly in Reception and key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Staff and pupils value learning, and pupils support each other to achieve strong results across the school’s broad curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Reading prioritized with strong phonics teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum designed for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders’ support for disadvantaged pupils has not yet had the desired effect on attainment across the school consistently.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in writing; gaps in some older pupils' learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2018, attainment in mathematics for pupils in Year 2 and Year 6 was above the national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Should they fall behind, the extra support provided for these pupils is starting to help many of them to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils live up to the school’s high expectations for behaviour. They are well mannered and considerate of the needs of others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick support for pupils falling behind in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and enthusiastic learners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants provide effective support to pupils with SEND, leading to greater progress for these pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive curriculum with adapted work for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant for safeguarding risks and signs of harm, and act appropriately when concerns arise.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors regularly talk with pupils and parents to make sure that they feel that pupils are safe at school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; pupils learn to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong sense of equality and respect for diversity.
Parent Feedback: One parent commented that the changes made at the school since the start of the last academic year have been ‘miraculous’.
Parent Feedback: Parents express delight and confidence in children’s learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ use of the ‘support and practice’ element of lessons effectively helps pupils to reflect on how well they are doing and choose their next steps to improve.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and teachers have made substantial improvements to the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in the school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Clear explanations help pupils achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Careful checks on pupil learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in writing quality noted.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers variety of clubs like basketball, art, football.
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About Us
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 261 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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 | 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+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | - | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 63% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 8.79% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 97 | 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 | 66% | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 6 | 10.71% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 6 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 95 | 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 | 66% 21 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 15 | 10% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 99 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 93 | 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 | 45% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.05% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
