Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 101 Whitecross Street London EC1Y 8JA |
| Phone | 02077864800 |
| Reference Number | 100434 |
Prior Weston Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a previously labeled 'Requires improvement' to a current overall effectiveness rating of 'Good'. The leadership team is ambitious and has fostered a welcoming environment for pupils from various backgrounds. The school is committed to overcoming barriers to learning, ensuring that pupils feel safe and are supported, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents have noted positive changes and express confidence in the school’s leadership and support for their children’s development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 298 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.37%
Girls: 44.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| 2 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| 3 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 4 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 5 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 6 | 28 | 15 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 15.1% |
| African | 14.8% |
| White, Other | 10.4% |
| Unclassified | 5.4% |
| Caribbean | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Ambitious leadership focused on pupil success.
- Strong support and adaptation of the curriculum for pupils with SEND.
- Effective reading instruction and strong phonics teaching.
- Positive behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Diverse extracurricular opportunities enhancing pupils' experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curricular planning leading to gaps in knowledge retention.
- Insufficient checks on prior learning in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -3.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 6 |
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