Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
221
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

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  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/07/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
59%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Trafalgar Road
Lexden
Colchester
CO3 9AS
01206573519

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the previous inspection and successfully addressed the areas for improvement that were identified. The school has experienced a number of significant changes to the senior leadership team in recent years. Since taking on the role of headteacher in 2016, you have ensured that the care and the highly inclusive approach that were highlighted at the previous inspection have remained strengths of the school. One parent expressed the sentiments of many: ‘The school has a warm, welcoming feel from office staff, teaching staff, headteacher and children alike. It promotes a feeling of pride and community.’ You are ably supported by your deputy headteachers and the head of the hearing impaired unit. Your dedication and unswerving resolve to ensure that pupils at Lexden Primary School make the best possible progress is very evident. As a new leadership team, you have set suitably high expectations of staff and pupils. You provide good-quality training for staff so that they are becoming increasingly skilled. Consequently, pupils currently on roll are making better progress, especially in reading, writing and mathematics. You have an accurate view of the strengths and weakness of the school and have ensured that your leadership team have clear roles and responsibilities to improve the achievement of pupils even further. Leaders carefully and regularly monitor the progress different groups of pupils make, particularly those who are disadvantaged or who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities. Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, including those who have an education, health and care plan in the hearing impaired unit, are provided with the same opportunities to learn and achieve well. Consequently, these pupils make good progress, personally and academically. You have experienced a high turnover of staff since the previous inspection. However, you have established a more stable staff team that is supported and challenged appropriately. All staff who responded to their questionnaire are proud to work at the school and appreciate how well leaders listen to and consider their views when making decisions and changes to educational practice. Governors, under the guidance of the recently appointed chair of governors, have an accurate view of what is working well and what could be even better. They have specific roles and responsibilities and are dedicated to their work. They have a strong focus on pupils making the best personal and academic progress. Pupils have a positive attitude to their learning and the strengths mentioned in the previous inspection remain the case. The relationship between pupils and staff is positive, encouraging and highly conducive to learning. Pupils told me how much they enjoy their lessons. In particular, older pupils are very proud of the library and the fact that they have been closely involved in choosing the wide range of books. One pupil explained that he had chosen his book ‘because I have read another one from this author before. I really like his books and we have them all in our library.’ Pupils are polite and welcoming. One parent wrote, ‘You can tell which children have attended Lexden as they are always the most polite, caring children and this is down to the school’s ethos.’ Pupils attend school well and overall attendance has been in line with the national average consistently since the previous inspection. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders, including governors, place the highest priority on keeping pupils safe and providing strong pastoral care. Leaders have been successful in creating a secure and caring environment in which pupils and staff have confidence and feel valued. Parents and carers overwhelmingly agreed that their children are kept safe and are well cared for. The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. Recording systems are fully in place for the recruitment of staff and school records are meticulously kept. Staff receive regular child protection training, both formally and through frequent updates. As a result, they are suitably qualified and confident to carry out their duties and be vigilant. Pupils are provided with a wide range of opportunities and strategies so they can learn how to keep themselves safe, especially when using online technology.

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>70, "strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>34, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>93, "no"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 12-07-2023

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