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How a London primary school is ensuring pupils reach their potential

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Tough measures have seen attainment and attendance improve at All Souls Church of England Primary School

Setting All Souls Church of England Primary School

Funding The school’s current budget allocation is around £830,000 a year

Purpose To ensure children reach their potential and improve teaching and attendance

Background All Souls Primary School in the London Borough of Westminster has 180 pupils. Of these, 83 per cent are from ethnic minority groups and 70 per cent have English as a second language. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities is above average with 25 per cent registered as having special educational needs. A quarter are eligible for free school meals.

In 2007 the school was given an official notice to improve by Ofsted. The inspectorate identified three areas in urgent need of attention: attendance was at 89 per cent; SAT results were average with pupils not making progress year-on-year; and there were issues with the quality of teaching.

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