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The Beeches Community Primary Schools (Formerly Whitton Community Primary School)
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The Beeches Community Primary Schools (Formerly Whitton Community Primary School)
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- Ipswich IP1 6ET
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the boarding provision | Outstanding |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the boarding provision | Good |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| How well children and young people are helped and protected in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| The effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Met |
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Foundational Skills: Staff ensure that children have many opportunities to develop their early reading, writing and number skills in a purposeful way.
Success of the Curriculum: Staff are knowledgeable and model good practice, resulting in rising standards and improving teaching quality.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further raising standards in key stage 2 and improving pupils' attendance are key priorities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Work in pupils’ books shows that pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics from their starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support is quickly put in place to address any underachievement in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the school due to positive relationships with staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective pastoral support helps many vulnerable families by working closely with organizations for focused and timely support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and if it does happen, staff quickly sort it out.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, and there is a strong safeguarding culture at the school.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents are very pleased with the school under current leadership and would recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate workshops organized by leaders to support children's reading at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a wide range of activities such as designing fire safety leaflets and displaying artwork.
Outdoor Facilities: The outside environment for Nursery and Reception children has been successfully improved with well-planned, stimulating activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly motivated and proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: The school’s assessment information shows that students make good progress in their studies.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders closely monitor and evaluate teaching improvements over time for desired impact.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Challenges include raising standards in key stage 2.
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About Us
The Beeches Community Primary Schools (Formerly Whitton Community Primary School) is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 392 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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At Whitton Community Primary, we are proud of our distinctive ethos and our caring atmosphere, where everyone is encouraged to feel part of our diverse, dynamic and exciting community. We hope your child will grow into a well-rounded, happy and curious learner in an environment where they feel safe and well supported. This website aims to give you sense of school life, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and pupils. Visits to the school from prospective parents are warmly welcomed; please phone the school office to make an appointment, and we will be delighted to show you around. Our Aim: To provide an exceptional educational experience that transforms children's lives and improves their life chances. Our Vision: In everything that we do, we want our school to feel exceptional.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B
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C
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 20.2 | 13.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 102 | - |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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 | 57% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.06% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 101 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 53% 2 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 8.08% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 55% 18 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.89% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 100 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 87 | 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 | 37% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.24% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Beeches Community Primary Schools (Formerly Whitton Community Primary School)
Local authority ratio 18 : 1