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Bure Valley School
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- Aylsham NR11 6JZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading is good, pupils are enthusiastic readers. New approaches to teaching mathematics are proving successful.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in reading and mathematics have been rising this year. Pupils make good progress from their different starting points.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensuring all teachers consistently follow the school鈥檚 marking and feedback policy and developing the roles of subject leaders in improving provision.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in mathematics has risen, now in line with expectations. Standards in reading have been consistently above average.
Support for Falling Behind: The careful tracking of performance means any pupils at risk of falling behind are picked up quickly and support is provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good with excellent attitudes to learning, they get on well with one another and staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress from their different starting points because staff know their needs well and provide tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is not a concern. They feel safe at school and are trained as anti-bullying ambassadors.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Outstanding pastoral support means pupils facing difficulties are very well prepared for learning.
Parental Involvement: Close collaboration with local organizations supports continuous improvement. Parents work well with the school to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are mainly in favour, recognising the positive impact of recent changes. Some have been disappointed by past performance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a good range of clubs and other activities that enrich the curriculum. Some run their own clubs like drama, reading, and chess.
Outdoor Facilities: The effective spending of the primary physical education and sport premium has increased participation in sports and given opportunities for different sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and plan suitable work, making good use of teaching assistants. This creates an attractive learning environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching and careful tracking mean current pupils are making good progress, ready for secondary school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High-quality training has improved teachers鈥� subject knowledge and the range of teaching strategies they use.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers consistently follow the school鈥檚 marking and feedback policy. Their impact on some subjects is yet to be evident.
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Bure Valley School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 260 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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Every child at Bure Valley is capable of achievement and excellence through perseverance, laser-like focus, and routine purposeful practise.
Through the cluster cooperative principles we uphold, our school's vision is to foster care, creativity, and challenge.
Our principles serve as the foundation for all strategic choices and actions, giving our community the structure it needs to thrive.
We sincerely value inclusivity and work to ensure that everyone succeeds.
We need to create a membership of engaged Co-operative Trust members who devote their time, energy, and experience to enhancing support for kids and families in order to bring these principles to life and channel this energy.
Parents, teachers, and students are all inherently members of our cooperative.
Making that membership active through involvement in our activities and work is the key.
It is necessary for our potential community partners to actively join the cooperative and participate in its growth.
These organisations will eventually be represented on a Forum and on the Trust Board itself.
This indicates that we genuinely care about giving our members the power to influence the work that our Cluster of Schools does.
A Framework for Excellence, our Vision strategy document, outlines our values and expressions of goal in explicit terms.
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Through the cluster cooperative principles we uphold, our school's vision is to foster care, creativity, and challenge.
Our principles serve as the foundation for all strategic choices and actions, giving our community the structure it needs to thrive.
We sincerely value inclusivity and work to ensure that everyone succeeds.
We need to create a membership of engaged Co-operative Trust members who devote their time, energy, and experience to enhancing support for kids and families in order to bring these principles to life and channel this energy.
Parents, teachers, and students are all inherently members of our cooperative.
Making that membership active through involvement in our activities and work is the key.
It is necessary for our potential community partners to actively join the cooperative and participate in its growth.
These organisations will eventually be represented on a Forum and on the Trust Board itself.
This indicates that we genuinely care about giving our members the power to influence the work that our Cluster of Schools does.
A Framework for Excellence, our Vision strategy document, outlines our values and expressions of goal in explicit terms.
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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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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 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 | 60% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 3.88% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 94 | 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 | 71% 2 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 9 | 6.78% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 104 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 89 | 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 | 69% 1 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 1 | 5.5% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 83 | 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 | 68% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 6.77% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bure Valley School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1