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Buckden CofE Primary School
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Buckden CofE Primary School
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- Buckden PE19 5TT
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is well taught beginning in early years.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich and provides opportunities for high academic standards.
Areas Needing Improvement: Children's learning journals need better presentation to provide parents with full evidence of achievements.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve very well and reach high standards in mathematics, reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-trained teaching assistants provide excellent support for pupils needing improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Special educational needs coordinator ensures effective teaching for disabled pupils and those with special needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare, and pupils are taught to understand and manage anti-social behavior.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding policies and practice are rigorous, with detailed staff training and assessments.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the level of care shown to their children.
Parental Involvement: The school鈥檚 website provides a wealth of information enabling parents to stay informed.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit greatly from specialist teaching in art, music, physical education, and Spanish.
Outdoor Facilities: School sports field is used effectively to increase fitness and team skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers enhance their professional knowledge through targeted courses and sharing effective practices.
Impact on Student Progress: High calibre professional training for staff has led to rapid improvement in pupils' progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No challenges noted; teaching quality is outstanding and continuously improving.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders systematically evaluate teaching, ensuring high standards through rigorous monitoring.
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Buckden CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 341 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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The school's mission is to serve the community by offering a top-notch education within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise. Through the experience it provides to all of its students, it promotes Christian values and fosters a knowledge of the relevance and meaning of faith. Every child is a child in God's eyes at all times. We concur with the five-part description of British Values provided by the Department for Education: Democracy the law is supreme individual freedom reciprocal respect tolerance for people with different views and faiths.
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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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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | 19.3 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 104 | 107 |
| 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 63% | 55.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.26% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 4 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 92 | 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 | 82% 24 | 56.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 7 | 8.65% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | 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 | 101 4 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 91 | 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% 15 | 55.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 8 | 8.83% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 105 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 89 | 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 | 73% | 52.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 7.72% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 - 29th Aug 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Buckden CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1