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Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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- Bentley IP9 2BT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers now plan closely and check quality of pupils鈥� work
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils particularly value their learning experiences in foundation subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' progress in writing is improving but still variable
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils do well in reading and mathematics
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have very positive attitudes to learning
Support for Falling Behind: Governors use extra funding to help most SEND and disadvantaged pupils learn well
Support for SEND Pupils: Comprehensive range of support and learning strategies for SEND pupils
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with very quickly; comprehensive safeguarding culture in place
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding records are well kept; staff well-trained
Parent Feedback: Overwhelming majority of parents recommend the school
Parental Involvement: Strong engagement through Parent View and school activities
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular activities enjoyed by pupils
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from a greater range of training and professional development
Impact on Student Progress: New strategies have improved writing quality; impact evident in pupils鈥� work
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Questioning of pupils improved to judge understanding and provide next steps
Teaching Staff Challenges: Improvements noted but still some variability in writing attainment
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Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 53 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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 our governor pages. All governors share the schools' vision of helping all children to become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens. We are all very proud to be associated with two successful, innovative and exciting schools. Although we are a federation of two small rural primary schools, we share one governing body. This has evolved quite naturally since we first began working in partnership nearly six years ago and all governors share responsibilities in both schools. However, we all recognise the importance of preserving the individual identities of our two school communities. Our governors support the work of our schools in many ways by identifying strengths and next steps through monitoring, observation, consultation and discussion. A key part of our role is to offer challenge and support in building upon these strengths as part of the shared leadership team, whilst remaining aware of the well-being of the children, staff and all members of the school community. Our team of governors has a wide range of professional experience from different backgrounds including finance, public service, business and IT. We use this experience to enhance all aspects of our work such as health and safety inspections, classroom observation, consultations and financial planning. We are also aware of longer term strategic planning and those issues that may affect our schools. However, there is always room for more experience and we
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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 |
C+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.9 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 96 | 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 | 44% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.06% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 107 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 95 | 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 | 88% 38 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 38% | 8.08% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 104 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 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 | 50% | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.89% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | - | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 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 | - | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.24% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
