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Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
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Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
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- Bodicote OX15 4BN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of this school. Teachers and pupils are passionate about it.
Success of the Curriculum: All pupils, including those with SEND, learn a broad range of subjects. Leaders have introduced a new curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In non-core subjects, teachers' knowledge of subject-specific concepts is underdeveloped.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' reading skills are developing well. They learn the right things in the right order in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults spend extra time teaching pupils who are developing reading skills at a slower pace.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils behave sensibly and move around school in an orderly way.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND take part in lessons with other pupils. Adults adapt the learning tasks well to meet individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Poor behaviour, bullying and name-calling are tackled immediately. Pupils trust the adults in school to look after them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding leaders make sure that adults in school know how and whom to refer concerns to.
Parent Feedback: Parents commented positively, with one saying, 'My child is happy, confident and loving school, which is all as a parent we can ask for.'
Parental Involvement: Leaders know the pupils well and have put support in place for some families to help pupils attend school regularly.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the range of activities outside the school day, including sports and music events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff trust and support one another. Leaders have developed a culture where it is okay to ask for help.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers break learning down into small steps, building on what pupils already know.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The support and training teachers have received help them to carefully select the resources they use in class.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In non-core subjects, teachers' knowledge of subject-specific concepts is underdeveloped.
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About Us
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 402 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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D+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 22.4 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 105 |
| 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 | 102 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 51% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8% | 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 | - |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 105 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 67% 5 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 8 | 10.7% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 62% | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 10% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
