South Norwood Primary
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 34 Crowther Road South Norwood London SE25 5QP |
| Phone | 02086542983 |
| Reference Number | 146543 |
South Norwood Primary is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school has a strong focus on providing a meaningful education, ensuring that pupils are happy, safe, and engaged in their learning. High expectations for behavior and learning are evident, with a commendable culture of mutual respect fostered among pupils. Leaders have made concerted efforts to create an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that includes a diverse array of experiences and supports the full educational journey of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This inspection was notably the school's first since becoming an academy under The Pioneer Academy trust, following a period of inadequate performance of its predecessor school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 326 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.37%
Girls: 46.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 53.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 18 | 45 |
| 2 | 27 | 19 | 46 |
| 3 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 4 | 28 | 25 | 53 |
| 5 | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| 6 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 22.7% |
| White, British | 12.6% |
| White, Other | 11.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 10.7% |
| Caribbean | 8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe at school.
- Leaders provide additional experiences such as museum visits and educational outings.
- The school has a well-designed and ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils with SEND receive targeted support in an enhanced learning provision.
- Effective phonics instruction is in place from the start of Reception.
- Pupils are prepared for life in modern Britain, promoting diversity and respect.
- Strong professional development opportunities are offered to staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects are at earlier stages of implementation.
- A few pupils are not secure in their prior knowledge needed for later learning.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 16 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 15 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 22 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 9 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 12 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 34 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 15 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 34 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 11 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 34 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 17 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 34 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 34 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 11 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 34 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 29 | 5 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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