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Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Primary
- Baltonsborough BA6 8PX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The reading curriculum defines what pupils should know and by when. Regular assessment is used to identify children needing support quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum in early years is well designed, but other subjects lack clarity on key knowledge leading to gaps in learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leadership is underdeveloped, hampering curriculum progress. Key knowledge in many subjects is not well identified.
Support for Falling Behind: Children needing additional support are quickly identified and assisted promptly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils listen well in lessons and are polite. Central focus on mental health helps pupils feel safe.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In many other subjects, important knowledge pupils need is not identified, resulting in gaps.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff quickly identify pupils with special educational needs, but curriculum limitations hinder their full achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Central focus on mental health helps pupils feel happy and safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders meticulously analyse and provide individualised attendance support; central focus on mental health.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: School engages with parents to improve attendance and consults them on changes.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy activities like 鈥榗hess鈥� and 鈥榩om pom鈥� club, and musical opportunities including attending concerts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessments are used to identify children who need support quickly.
Teacher Engagement: Many staff are well trained in phonics, but a minority lack necessary expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: New headteacher has driven school improvement, but some curriculum areas still need attention.
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About Us
Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 88 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25.8 | 24.6 |
| Proficient Math | 93 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 93 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 92 | 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 | 0% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.42% | 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 | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -8.6 | Well 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 | 106 4 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 91% 18 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.22% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below 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 | 102 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 96 | 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 | 73% 6 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.19% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below 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 | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 92 | 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 | 67% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.13% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Baltonsborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1