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Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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- Blundeston NR32 5AX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught accurately and practised regularly. The school鈥檚 approach to teaching calculation in mathematics is clear.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is imaginatively presented to enthuse all pupils and promote their development. Pupil participation in clubs is high.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work is not consistently pitched at the correct level of difficulty for the most-able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics has improved since the previous inspection and is good.
Support for Falling Behind: School leaders check progress regularly and take action immediately if anyone is falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, try their best and work together harmoniously.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of each pupil are carefully analysed and the right support is given.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe at school and that staff take care of them. Bullying is dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular opportunities for pupils to reflect on feelings and situations promote strong personal development and safety.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents responding to the online survey would recommend the school to another parent.
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively involved through technology updates and contributions to online learning journals.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs and enrichment opportunities are popular and well attended.
Teacher Engagement: Staff form a strong team, sharing ideas and helping one another, showing consistent behaviour expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching has resulted in good or better pupil progress in all year groups.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and rigorous checks on teaching show significant improvement since the previous inspection.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some activities for the most able do not sufficiently challenge them.
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About Us
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 179 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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I am incredibly proud to be the principal of our over 200-student Church school, which is thriving and well-liked, as well as our team of skilled and committed teachers and staff. This website attempts to provide you with a wealth of crucial details about our school, including our mission, goals, ethos, and values. It also regularly updates information for both parents and kids. I hope it gives you an idea of who we are and what we stand for. After all, as Jesus said in John 10:10, we want to be a place where everyone can prosper. We take great satisfaction in being hospitable, so feel free to get in touch with the school directly with any questions you may have, follow us on Twitter, or make plans to visit us in action.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 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 | 70% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.06% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 57% 16 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.08% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | 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 | 103 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 93 | 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 | 73% 3 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.89% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 87 | 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 | 76% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.24% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1