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Balgowan Primary School
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Balgowan Primary School
- Primary
- Bromley BR3 4HJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well with consistently strong outcomes in Year 1 phonics screening check.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum strongly promotes the school鈥檚 core values.
Areas Needing Improvement: Middle-ability and most able pupils need more challenging work in writing and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in key stage 2 assessments are above average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide skilled support to pupils who are falling behind, ensuring good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are confident, and show good attitudes and respect towards others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective use of SEN funding ensures appropriate support, resulting in good progress for these pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare; teachers are quick to resolve any issues. Pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know safeguarding procedures well, ensuring pupils' safety. Pupils demonstrate a good understanding of democracy and citizenship.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents are positive about the school and appreciate the staff's efforts.
Parental Involvement: Strong links with parents aid children's transition into school life.
Extracurricular Activities: Additional activities include visitors to the school and visits to museums and galleries, enhancing learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers establish positive relationships with pupils and expect good behaviour.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching assistants support pupils well, contributing to good progress, especially in reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders raise teachers鈥� expectations and provide valuable professional development opportunities.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Work is not always challenging enough for middle-ability and most able pupils.
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About Us
Balgowan Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 615 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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Beckenham's Balgowan Academy is a very welcoming, academically successful, and oversubscribed institution. 22 classes are being taught to 678 students. The academy uses a unique curriculum that is intended to interest and inspire all students while assuring the development of important reading, writing, and mathematical skills. Strong leadership, a supportive and orderly culture, consistently high-quality instruction, reliable evaluation mechanisms, and a healthy interaction with parents and the community are, in our opinion, necessary components of a successful school. Children only get one opportunity at their primary education, thus it is the duty of every member of the Balgowan staff to make sure that your child's time with us is a joyful and fruitful one. For more details on Balgowan, kindly browse our website. We frequently get the chance to visit the school as well. To find out when we will be visiting in the future, call the school office.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
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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 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24 | 16.1 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 106 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 110 | - |
| 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 | 107 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 76% | 66.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 13.54% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 110 1 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 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 | 96% 3 | 68.2% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% 2 | 14.87% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 109 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 98 | 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 | 93% 10 | 66.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 13.74% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 109 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 96 | 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 | 83% | 67.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 12.89% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Balgowan Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
