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Knightwood Primary School
- Primary
- Valley Park SO53 4HW
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Exceptionally well-designed programs for reading, writing, and mathematics ensure pupils rapidly acquire and use necessary skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is extremely effective in supporting pupils鈥� progress and enriched by extracurricular activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: When teachers mark pupils鈥� work they should consistently provide guidance on improvements and check that pupils have effectively responded to their advice.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, their attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is consistently well above average.
Support for Falling Behind: The support for pupils who find learning difficult is excellent.
Behaviour and Attitudes: In lessons, around the school and at playtimes pupils鈥� behaviour is outstanding. Their commitment to learning and work ethic are excellent.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality support in the younger year groups means few need any support in the older classes. Virtually all reach at least the levels expected for their age by Year 6, often exceeding them in mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is given high priority. Pupils feel very safe and secure in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Checking of the effectiveness of the school鈥檚 policies and procedures is very regular and rigorous.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are very appreciative of and committed to the school.
Parental Involvement: The school has an extremely good partnership with parents and carers who are very well informed about the school鈥檚 work and their children鈥檚 progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra activities before or after school and at lunchtimes, especially those for sport, enhance pupils鈥� achievements and enjoyment very well.
Teacher Engagement: Skilled staff inspire pupils to do their very best.
Impact on Student Progress: Excellent feedback to pupils during lessons helps them easily recognize their success and continually refine their work to make it better.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always point out how work could be improved and then follow this up to ensure errors are not repeated.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and governors have an excellent knowledge of the quality of teaching through rigorous reviews.
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About Us
Knightwood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 397 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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If you are unfamiliar with our school, I hope that after looking at our website you will want to visit and personally experience everything we have to offer you and your kid. I can guarantee a warm welcome, so don't be hesitant to get in touch with us to set up a convenient time to see our school. Knightwood Primary School, in our opinion, is a very special environment to learn, where seeds are sowed to inspire and drive our kids to become enthusiastic, self-aware, and effective learners throughout their lives. Our distinctive attitude is supported by the phrase "Always Learning," which highlights our aim to support our children's academic and personal growth and ensure that they can contribute in a good, self-assured manner for the rest of their lives. We firmly think that when children, parents, teachers, and governors work together, we are a very formidable team. We are extremely proud of our school and our students. Our recent efforts have been rewarded by Ofsted, which rated our school as outstanding in every category in February 2015. This is a joyful school where each chance for learning matters and where each accomplishment is acknowledged and appreciated. Above all, we want our students to have fond recollections of their time at our school and to look back on it with genuine enjoyment and fulfilment.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | - | 24.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 71% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 8.18% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 107 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 80% 2 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 17 | 11.36% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 108 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 78% 7 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% 5 | 11.54% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 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 | 85% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% | 10.67% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above 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 - 2nd Sep 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 Knightwood Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1