Houndsfield Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ripon Road Edmonton London N9 7RE |
| Phone | 02088053406 |
| Reference Number | 146728 |
Houndsfield Primary School has been inspected for the first time since opening in 2019, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school has made significant strides in providing a positive learning environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and respected. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, supporting pupils' learning effectively. Notably, personal development is rated outstanding, reflecting the school's strong focus on enriching experiences and the holistic development of its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 473 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.16%
Girls: 48.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 76.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 | 53 |
| 2 | 29 | 41 | 70 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| 5 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 6 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 53.1% |
| African | 16.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.7% |
| White, British | 3.8% |
| Caribbean | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe, trusting their teachers and respecting one another.
- High expectations for pupils' learning are consistently upheld by staff.
- A strong love of reading is fostered through regular reading opportunities.
- Pupils benefit from a well-structured curriculum that prepares them for future learning.
- Exceptional provision for personal development, including a wide range of enriching activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of support strategies for pupils with SEND.
- Some teaching does not provide enough opportunities for developing language and vocabulary.
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 | 4% |
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 | 104 | ||
| 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 | -2.5 | ||
| Writing | 4.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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