Factual Information

Admissions to Grovelands School

The County Council makes the arrangements for admission of children. A detailed description of the arrangements is contained in the booklet “Admissions to Primary Schools”. A copy can be obtained from the School Admission Section at County Hall, Lewes.

However, parents may find it helpful to know that, if there are insufficient places available to meet demand, these will be allocated to children in accordance with the following list of priorities:

• looked after children;
• children with an exceptional medical or social need for whom attendance at any other school would be inappropriate;
• children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission;
• children living within a pre-defined community area;
• children living outside the pre-defined area.

If it is necessary to decide between children within any of these priority groups, this will be done by giving places to those children who live closest to the school.

The information in this prospectus relates to the academic year 2011/2012. Some of it may be subject to change as the year progresses.

School Session Times

08.45 is the time your child will be welcomed into school. For the children between YR and Y2 there is always an adult on the door to greet them and take any messages.

Of this time 21 hours per week is allocated as teacher contact time in Key Stage 1 and 23.5 hours in Key Stage 2. The balance of time is used for registration and daily assemblies.

Term & Holiday Dates 2011/2012

The school is closed for teacher training days on:

• 2nd September 2011
• 5th September 2011
• 21st October 2011
• 31st October 2011
• 10th February 2012

Absences

For the school year 2010/2011 the percentage of authorised absences was 3.9% and unauthorised absences was 1.0%.

It is important that children attend school everyday on time.  This ensures that they make good progress, but a child who is frequently absent can also have trouble making or keeping friends.

These are the things that parents/carers and the school do together to ensure a good attendance record.

• If your child has to be absent, phone the absence line 01323 443000 before 09.30.  Leave the child’s name, class and the reason for absence.
• If the school doesn’t hear from you we will have to phone you.  (First Day Absence Policy)
• If we can’t get an explanation, the absence is recorded as unauthorised.
• Absence due to family holidays is unauthorised.
• Termly reviews with the Education Welfare Officer where children with attendance of less that 85% will be discussed.  Children who are persistently late will also be discussed at these meetings.

Some useful names and addresses

Chair of Governors: Mr Richard Miller can be contacted through the school.

East Sussex County Council, PO Box 4, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1SG, (tel: 01273 481000).

Further school information

Our aim is to keep you informed about what your child is doing at school and regular meetings are arranged to help this happen. We have information booklets for parents about the curriculum and other guidelines such as Health and Safety, Special Needs and Personal and Social Education. We also have copies of the last inspection report.

All of these can be inspected at the school by request to the school secretary. Individual copies can be obtained subject to a photocopying charge of 5p a sheet.

There may be other queries and the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher are happy to help if an appointment is made through the school secretary.

HOW WELL ARE WE DOING?

Key Stage 2 Test Results 2011

Percentage at each level

What the SATs mean for us

The tables above indicate the percentage of the whole cohort, boys and girls achieving L4+ and L5+. The comment in the LA (Local Authority) explains the position of Grovelands School compared to those results e.g. for L4 and L5 Reading Grovelands results were higher than the Local Authority.

English

Our overall result for English continues to improve and results in reading are above the Local Authority and the National average. The results in writing are fluctuating and are a current whole school focus for improvement.

Reading Results

At L4+ the results are good and stable over the last five years. At L5+ there has been some fluctuation over the last five years, but there was a significant rise in 2010.

Writing Results

At L4+ and L5+ the results are fluctuating over the five year period. Our results match the Local Authority and writing is a current focus for school improvement.

Maths Results

At L4+ figures have risen to 89% from 85% last year. Our results at L4 are above the Local Authority. The results for the boys are especially pleasing as 98% achieved L4+ and they outperformed the girls. Our L5+ results show that we are in line with the Local Authority.

Pupils making 2 levels or more progress from KS1 to KS2

Percentage at each level

In both English and Mathematics, Grovelands exceeds the Local Authority and National average for 2 levels progress KS1 – 2.

Pupils attaining L4+ in both English and Maths combined

We have exceeded our L4+ target for English and Maths combined.

Key Stage 2 Test Results 2011

Percentage at each level

NB Figures may not total 100% due to rounding

At the end of the Foundation Stage or the Reception Year children are assessed on 6 areas of learning.  These are our results for Summer 2011, compared with the Local Authority results and National results.  The national expectation is that children of this age will attain 6 points in each learning area; this is out of a possibility of 9 points.

End of Foundation Stage Profile 2011

The area where the children need most support is in communication and language development.  We provide this through a range of small teaching groups and of course parents and carers have a large part to play in developing their children’s language.

Key Stage 1 Teacher Assessment 2011

Percentage at each level

What the levels mean for 7 year olds:  Level 2 = national standard expected for children of this age.  If a child achieves 2B it shows that they are secure within this expected level: Level 3 is higher than the national standard expected for their age.

Comparison with National Results

Percentage at each level

What the levels mean for 11 year olds:  Below 3, Level 3 = below the national standard expected for their age:  Level 4 = national standard expected for this age: Level 5 = performing better than expected for this age

Trend over 3 years for attainment at Level 4 and above