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Birchfield Community Primary School
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Birchfield Community Primary School
- Primary
- Yeovil BA21 5RL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils apply their knowledge to practical investigations in science and use number facts to solve challenging problems.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum prepares pupils well for their next stage of learning and has a positive impact on achievement in English, mathematics, and science.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few foundation subjects, learning is still being embedded and pupils do not yet build on their prior learning as well as intended.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils progress well through the curriculum, reflected in positive published outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, live up to expectations, and low-level disruption is rare. Attendance has improved, reducing missed learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify pupils who need extra support, though it does not match all needs well enough. Some early readers struggle to catch up rapidly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs are identified with increasing precision, with high-quality pastoral care and external agency support. Adaptations are needed in some subjects to meet specific needs better.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, trust adults to help resolve difficulties, and the school maintains a calm learning environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality pastoral care helps pupils to be ready to learn and conduct themselves well, fostering a safe atmosphere.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school鈥檚 caring atmosphere and strong sense of community. They appreciate the support for their children's learning and personal development.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can attend various clubs like choir, coding, and dance, enriching their experiences beyond the classroom.
Teacher Engagement: Staff and governors want the best for all pupils, continually developing and refining the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check what pupils already know and make links to earlier learning, helping pupils complete challenging work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some support for early-stage readers is insufficiently precise, needing improvement.
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About Us
Birchfield Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 416 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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In 1974, Birchfield Community Primary School and Preschool was founded. We are a co-ed school serving children ages 2 to 11; our primary school has 405 students, and our pre-school has 67 more. We make a lot of effort to offer all of the kids a variety of engaging, exciting, and fun learning opportunities, especially through our "Creative Curriculum." Our faculty created this topic-focused, skills-based curriculum based on the 2014 National Curriculum with the interests, needs, and abilities of Birchfield children at its core. In order to further enrich our curriculum, we frequently conduct themed days, and parents and carers are welcome to attend. . There are many other exciting features to our school from the many extra curricula clubs that we run, our Breakfast and Teatime clubs, our educational visitors, trips and residential school journeys, the array of activities that FoBs (Friends of Birchfield School) put on for us and our links with the local community. About this page, you can get information on all of these things and more. To access the school prospectus, the school's reports on the Ofsted website, or the DfE performance tables, kindly click the links. If you have any queries regarding our school, don't be afraid to inquire. Please click on this link to view our most recent Ofsted report: OFSTED REPORT 2019 2019 Ofsted Final Report
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 59% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 104 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 63% 5 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 103 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 58% 2 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 103 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 56% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
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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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birchfield Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1