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Birdlip Primary School
- Primary
- Cowley GL4 8JH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is placed at the core, with dedicated assemblies and library sessions promoting a love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils develop genuine love for reading and are confident readers by secondary school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects like geography have gaps; pupils struggle to remember past lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers assess pupils鈥� understanding regularly, ensuring no one gets left behind in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure pupils who need help with reading receive it; no one gets left behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behavior is exemplary; older pupils serve as excellent role models.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adults know the needs of SEND pupils and offer timely, effective support. Curriculum adaptations could be improved.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils are confident staff will handle it promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of vigilance; staff are well trained in safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly recommend the school, praising the inclusive approach.
Parental Involvement: Parents enjoy sharing in their children鈥檚 achievements via an online platform.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular clubs offered; pupils enjoy competing in sports.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported and proud to work at the school; workload and well-being prioritized.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make sure pupils who need help receive it; pupils thrive academically.
Teaching Staff Challenges: As a small school, staff have many roles but still feel supported.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers select high-quality texts to enrich vocabulary and knowledge.
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About Us
Birdlip Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 100 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 88% 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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| 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 |
A-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 8.5 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 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 | 110 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 97 | 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 | 88% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 38% | 6.86% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 108 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 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 | 93% 7 | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 13 | 10.66% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 110 6 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 100% 21 | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 9.75% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 94 | 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 | 79% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 9.31% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birdlip Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1