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Buckland Church of England Primary School
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Buckland Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Buckland SN7 8RB
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children start learning to read quickly and develop a secure understanding of numbers.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve highly across the curriculum, with a rich reading diet and well-designed mathematics curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders have adjusted the curriculum to address issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Performance in Maths & Reading: All pupils learn to read confidently and accurately.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff accurately identify additional needs and make adjustments to ensure all children keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have an impressive work ethic, dress smartly, are polite, and have high expectations of themselves.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are immersed in the school's reading culture and achieve highly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Processes to manage safeguarding are highly robust; pupils know who to talk to and staff respond swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about healthy relationships and how to keep safe in lessons and assemblies.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel very lucky their child attends this school, recognizing focus on academic achievements and social and emotional well-being.
Parental Involvement: Leaders liaise with parents using Ofsted Parent View to engage them in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities including sport, music, and drama.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants have high levels of expertise due to the training provided by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers maintain in-depth knowledge of each pupil鈥檚 learning, ensuring the curriculum meets all pupils鈥� needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have revised approaches to planning and assessment to ensure they are proportionate, efficient, and effective.
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About Us
Buckland Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 115 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 93% 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 little rural school Buckland emphasises excellence and high standards. We regard every kid as an individual and work to give them individualised academic, emotional, social, and spiritual support. We want our children to be spirited individuals who embrace challenge, think creatively, value achievement and strive to be the best they can be. Each of our students is urged to make time to actively support others and give back to the community. We offer a wide-ranging, challenging curriculum that is brimming with chances to engage and inspire our students. A wide range of extracurricular activities round out this programme and enable kids to continue to enjoy learning after school. We encourage relationships based on esteem and concern for one another. We are incredibly proud of everything that occurs here. When we do have problems, they are addressed promptly and in an open manner. The committed faculty, governors, and parents at Buckland promote the students' academic growth, as shown on our website. You are more than welcome to come and witness for yourself what a unique setting Buckland School is.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 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 | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 22.9 | 25 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 106 | 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 | 107 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 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 | 93% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 108 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 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 | 94% 6 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 29 | 10.7% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 110 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 112 6 | 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 | 100% 21 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 42% 13 | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 110 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 79% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% | 9.89% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well 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 Buckland Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1