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Bishops Lydeard Church School
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Bishops Lydeard Church School
- Primary
- Bishop's Lydeard TA4 3AN
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching begins in Nursery with secure staff phonics knowledge. Reading and comprehension skills are well developed.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a clearly sequenced curriculum from Nursery to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject curriculums lack identified essential knowledge, making it difficult for teachers to plan and check learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, pupils use and apply their knowledge confidently in problem-solving and reasoning questions.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need additional help with phonics receive appropriate extra practice.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils move around the school in a calm, orderly way; have high social and emotional support from staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: There are clear systems to identify and support pupils鈥� additional needs with frequent target reviews.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know the difference between bullying and falling out; staff help sort out unkind behaviour.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive appropriate safeguarding training and know how to report concerns.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with families to improve pupils鈥� attendance.
Parent Feedback: Some parents say they would appreciate clearer communication from the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value opportunities to play musical instruments and represent their school in sports.
Teacher Engagement: Staff use high-quality talk and play to develop children鈥檚 skills and knowledge well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching supports pupils to remember prior knowledge, skills, and vocabulary effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Robust monitoring systems are in place to evaluate the effectiveness of leaders鈥� actions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some curriculum areas lack clear identification of essential knowledge, affecting teaching precision.
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About Us
Bishops Lydeard Church School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 142 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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C+
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C-
|
| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 23.9 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 104 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 115 |
| 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 | 108 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 78% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 103 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 | 58% 4 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 1 | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 2 | 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 | 62% 12 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | 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 | 102 | 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 | 50% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 Bishops Lydeard Church School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1