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Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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- Alpington NR14 7NH
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Mathematics is taught highly effectively, leading many to achieve the highest levels. Teaching is creative and links subjects well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum consists of a broad range of subjects, promoting British values effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Clear advice on improving work is needed in subjects other than English, mathematics, and science.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make outstanding progress in reading, writing, and mathematics. High levels achieved in Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and teaching assistants use questions effectively, and there鈥檚 excellent support for small group and one-to-one settings.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are unreservedly polite, courteous, and respectful. They have positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged and SEND pupils make excellent progress due to effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that teachers will resolve issues swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's work to keep pupils safe is outstanding, with good supervision and comprehensive safeguarding measures.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide strong support for the headteacher and staff, contributing positively to school improvement and student outcomes.
Parental Involvement: Effective links and transition arrangements with parents ensure children settle quickly into school life.
Extracurricular Activities: Access to after-school clubs, residential trips, educational visits, and a variety of sport and music activities is supported by funding.
Outdoor Facilities: The internal and external spaces provide a rich range of experiences, enhanced by educational visits.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers establish a positive learning environment, using effective questioning to promote deeper thinking and understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching leads to excellent progress across all subjects. Teachers assess pupils thoroughly each term.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always provide specific guidance in non-core subjects as required by the school鈥檚 marking policy.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are skilled practitioners with excellent subject knowledge, engaging students in interesting lessons.
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About Us
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 140 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school is a voluntary-aided Church of England primary school that serves students between the ages of 4 and 11.
By engaging in relevant and practical activities while learning through a comprehensive and fascinating curriculum, we encourage our students to grow up with active and inquisitive minds.
The goal of Alpington is to equip the kids with the things they'll need for the future so they can thrive and revel in the delight of lifelong learning. A key component of that goal is the development of the kids' core abilities.
Families are strongly respected as partners in their children's education, and all children are valued, encouraged, and helped to be the best versions of themselves.
The school just finished construction of a new school hall that gives the students access to top-notch PE activities as well as a roomy, breezy setting for theatre, assemblies, and other whole-school activities.
Making an appointment to visit the school is always appreciated for parents whose children are interested in attending.
We want our students to grow up to be successful, self-assured people.
We aspire to provide a secure, joyful learning environment where people respect one another and the environment and where students can live life to the fullest.
provide students self-assurance in their unique qualities and support them in realising their greatest potential.
form a powerful alliance with the parents, the neighbourhood church, and the community.
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By engaging in relevant and practical activities while learning through a comprehensive and fascinating curriculum, we encourage our students to grow up with active and inquisitive minds.
The goal of Alpington is to equip the kids with the things they'll need for the future so they can thrive and revel in the delight of lifelong learning. A key component of that goal is the development of the kids' core abilities.
Families are strongly respected as partners in their children's education, and all children are valued, encouraged, and helped to be the best versions of themselves.
The school just finished construction of a new school hall that gives the students access to top-notch PE activities as well as a roomy, breezy setting for theatre, assemblies, and other whole-school activities.
Making an appointment to visit the school is always appreciated for parents whose children are interested in attending.
We want our students to grow up to be successful, self-assured people.
We aspire to provide a secure, joyful learning environment where people respect one another and the environment and where students can live life to the fullest.
provide students self-assurance in their unique qualities and support them in realising their greatest potential.
form a powerful alliance with the parents, the neighbourhood church, and the community.
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Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | - | 13.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 2 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% 12 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 2 | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 112 4 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 112 3 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% 13 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 12 | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1