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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Westminster SW1P 2QQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Regular opportunities for pupils to apply their mathematical knowledge and skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Improvements sustained through effective teaching and leadership.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent application of problem-solving across year groups.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective guidance and targeted help such as book clubs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and sensible, pupils show respect and responsibility.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress has fluctuated, though recent efforts show improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; rapid and effective actions are taken.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with staff training and pupil awareness.
Parent Feedback: Parents confirm their children are happy and safe.
Parental Involvement: School counselors collect pupil views for improvements.
Teacher Engagement: High expectations with regular lesson observations.
Impact on Student Progress: Motivated pupils who persevere and learn from mistakes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' high expectations motivate pupils; effective guidance given.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent challenge for reading comprehension.
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About Us
Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 145 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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On April 21, 1814, Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts, Baroness Coutts, was born. She received her grandfather's wealth in the Coutts family banking business in 1837. In making her philanthropic decisions, she was motivated by Charles Dickens and the Duke of Wellington. The Bishop of London established the Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation School in 1765. A lot of previous pupils, notably William Morris "Billy" Hughes, emigrated to the colonies to begin new lives.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | - | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 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 | 110 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 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 | 81% | 66.58% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 13.19% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.3 | Well 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 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 97 | 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 | 49% 2 | 66.22% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 4 | 12.89% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 99 3 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 97 | 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 | 51% 1 | 67.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 13.58% | 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 | 0.9 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 93 | 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 | 52% | 63.5% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10.11% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 15 : 1
