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Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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- Boxford CO10 5NP
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan very exciting lessons that challenge pupils and help them learn new things quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' attainment is well above average in English and mathematics by the time they leave Year 4.
Foundational Skills: Foundation skills in reading, maths, and phonics are incrementally built from early years.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and mostly successful with high pupil achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the quality of all marking so that pupils consistently know how to improve their work.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some activities do not fully support intended knowledge gain.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make rapid progress from average starting points and achieve outstandingly well in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-trained teaching assistants make a very strong contribution to pupils' learning, especially those with additional needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is excellent, and pupils thrive in an environment where every child is known, cared for, and valued.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop detailed knowledge with recall of mathematical vocabulary aiding complex calculations.
Support for Falling Behind: Expert interventions help pupils with gaps read fluently.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is orderly; pupils are polite and friendly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make rapid progress due to highly effective support planning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Early identification and necessary learning adaptations are in place, although some interventions need improved planning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There have been no recent incidents of racial harassment and incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with exceedingly well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel extremely secure in school and understand how to keep themselves safe in various situations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and incidents are resolved quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High levels of pastoral care ensure improved attendance and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers have very positive views, describing it as 'a fantastic school with very dedicated teachers and support staff.'
Parental Involvement: The school ensures procedures and expectations for attendance and involvement are well-known and understood by parents.
Parent Feedback: Parental feedback can be provided via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: After-school activities have a high take-up and cater for all age groups.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide set of opportunities including pupil-led clubs like computing.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers motivate pupils across all subjects with interesting, practical activities.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching ensures rapid progress in literacy and other foundation skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The headteacher and leadership team use detailed understanding of provision and outcomes to ensure high-quality teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers explain clearly, resulting in high-quality work by pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Marking and feedback to pupils are usually, but not always, very effective.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Guidance needed to deliver consistently effective curriculum.
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About Us
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 165 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 73% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 72% 17 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 108 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 89% 17 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 1 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 106 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 72% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1