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Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
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Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk PE30 4RR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching and learning of phonics in Reception and Key Stage 1 are strong, with additional support enhancing progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Teaching and learning across the curriculum are good, with accurate teacher assessment and exciting lessons with effective cross-curricular links.
Areas Needing Improvement: Still work to be done on the curriculum, especially ensuring clear progression of pupils' skills throughout the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Publishing performance information shows that reading and writing progress declined but new projects show positive impact. Evidence indicates good progress from September starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is put in place for underachieving pupils, including disadvantaged pupils. Additional adult support in Year 1 enhances progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school, forming good relationships and showing respect. Behaviour is improving and there is little bullying, with staff effectively dealing with issues.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with complex needs are well supported by highly trained staff within specialized areas like 'learning den' and 'hub'.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident about discussing concerns with staff who deal with issues effectively. Safeguarding documentation and protocols are of highest quality.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures that safeguarding documentation and protocols are of the highest quality and fit for purpose. Attendance is improving but there's too much persistent absence.
Parent Feedback: All parents who responded to the survey indicated their children feel safe and happy in school, and most would recommend the school to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents praised the way staff support vulnerable pupils and meet their individual needs. Staff are proud to work in the school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have secure subject knowledge, enabling them to provide exciting lessons with many effective cross-curricular links.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure that pupils can read the texts they discuss, which are used to support their writing. Evidence indicates good progress in various subjects from starting points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders moderate pupils鈥� work within school and check that it matches the work in pupils鈥� books to ensure accurate teacher assessment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Addressing identified next steps effectively since the previous inspection, but high pupil mobility affects progress in most year groups.
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About Us
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 442 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 30% 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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Fairstead should be the epicentre of our neighbourhood, where everyone participates in a shared learning experience based on mutual respect and trust. We embrace British Values while also celebrating the diversity in our school. By recognising the individual and assisting families in providing for their children, we can accomplish this.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | - | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 100 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 30% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 104 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 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 | 59% | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 106 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 7% 5 | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 106 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 2% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1