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Barlestone Church of England Primary School
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Barlestone Church of England Primary School
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- Barlestone CV13 0EP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have ensured that the mathematics curriculum is well planned and has introduced new methods to improve pupils鈥� reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have made a good start to developing a well-sequenced and coherently planned curriculum. Pupils develop their number skills well and reading fluently.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not give all pupils work that is demanding enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils gain necessary knowledge in mathematics, developing number skills, and read fluently with understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils at risk of falling behind are helped to catch up and keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, follow 鈥榞olden rules鈥�, and trust adults to sort out issues quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders quickly identify pupils with SEND and put the necessary support in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens; pupils trust adults to listen and act on any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff put pupils鈥� welfare first and provide regular safeguarding updates and training.
Parent Feedback: Many parents appreciate staff鈥檚 commitment to go the extra mile.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in residential visits, school sleepovers, and represent their school in sports and music events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the training they receive which has led to improved education quality across the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers build children鈥檚 knowledge so that they are ready to take on more demanding work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders provide effective training to develop staff's subject knowledge and pedagogy.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need a strong understanding of previously taught knowledge to ensure increasingly demanding work.
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About Us
Barlestone Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 206 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the Church of England Primary School in Barlestone. With slightly under 200 students enrolled, we are located in the centre of the village of Barlestone. A huge sports field, a sensory garden, a seating area in the shape of a wooden maze, and an adventurous play area are just a few of the outdoor play features at our school's lovely, spacious grounds. Our vision is to inspire, achieve, and celebrate alongside one another in a Christian learning environment. We have seven spacious classrooms that are bright, welcoming, and fascinating places to learn. Please get in touch with us if you have any queries or just want to take a look around. We hope you enjoy browsing our website.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.1 | 16.4 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 101 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 101 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 79% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 7.1% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 99 | 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 | 71% 3 | 63.64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 10.73% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 106 5 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 98 | 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 | 68% 18 | 62.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.63% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 101 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 50% | 56.02% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.56% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barlestone Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1