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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
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- Springfield CM1 6ZQ
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Foundational Skills: High attainment and exceptional progress in reading, writing, and mathematics, particularly in Year 6.
Success of the Curriculum: Significant time and effort in providing a rich and vibrant curriculum, including an extensive extra-curricular programme.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work required to develop monitoring and assessment opportunities in the wider curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in key stage 2 have improved with some exceptional progress and high attainment in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective strategies and additional support are in place, especially for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN. Focused intervention is making a real difference.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work and play together well. Almost all say that behaviour and bullying are not problems in school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Very well supported, using published guidance to identify needs accurately. Staff develop effective strategies, and additional support is closely reviewed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal well with issues such as name-calling, and almost all pupils say bullying is not a problem. Safeguarding is effective with comprehensive training and record-keeping.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: You constantly update the curriculum to teach pupils how to keep themselves safe, including understanding healthy relationships and body image.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents give positive feedback through the Ofsted questionnaire.
Parental Involvement: The parent-teacher association is proactive in fundraising, significantly contributing to resources like playground and sporting equipment.
Extracurricular Activities: High-quality and wide range of experiences in sport, music, dance, drama, and art.
Outdoor Facilities: In-house resources developed, particularly in the quality of playground and sporting equipment.
Teacher Engagement: Vibrant environment for staff development; staff feel safe and confident to try new things.
Impact on Student Progress: Progress in key stage 2 has continued to improve, especially in mathematics with exceptional results.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff鈥檚 responses to the Ofsted survey confirm positive experiences, though workload reduction has affected curriculum assessment.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Continued and sustained improvements with strong recruitment and retention of passionate and competent staff.
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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England/Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 442 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25 | - | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 111 |
| 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 | 107 | 97 | 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 | 69% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.79% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 107 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 78% 7 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 8 | 10.71% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 71% 9 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 14 | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above 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 | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 93 | 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 | 80% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.05% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above 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 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
