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Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School
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Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School
- Primary
- Caistor LN7 6LY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Introduced new approach to teaching mathematics, emphasizing problem-solving and reasoning
Success of the Curriculum: Current data indicates positive impact on pupils鈥� writing and mathematics skills
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized from Reception Year; staff are knowledgeable and provide timely support
Areas Needing Improvement: Limited opportunities for pupils to practise writing at length
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum meets pupils' needs though recent changes are yet to impact outcomes
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need more embedding; pupils haven't reached full potential
Support for Falling Behind: Strategies put in place are starting to have a positive impact
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behavior is excellent; they are polite, enthusiastic, and friendly
Support for Falling Behind: Effective checks and actions address knowledge gaps across subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm atmosphere, with students showing respect, love, and courage
Performance in Maths & Reading: Rates of progress and attainment in writing and mathematics are not as good as they should be for pupils in key stage 2
Performance in Maths & Reading: End of key stage 2 not optimal in maths due to new curriculum transition
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and staff would act quickly should any occur
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding processes are fit for purpose and effective
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy, positive relationships foster protective environment
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and appreciate the care and effort that staff put into educating and nurturing their children
Parental Involvement: Events like project exhibitions, phonics workshops, and mathematics activities involve parents
Parent Feedback: Parents are happy with care and commitment shown by staff
Extracurricular Activities: Annual community-focused events such as Irish dancing performances, folk group workshops, and school camping weekend
Extracurricular Activities: Offers sewing, cheerleading, running clubs, enhancing cultural awareness
Teacher Engagement: Regularly monitored by leadership team
Impact on Student Progress: Training for teachers and teaching assistants is establishing what pupils should know by the end of each year
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New system to track pupils鈥� progress has added greater rigour
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers reflect on and adjust teaching strategies effectively
Teaching Staff Challenges: More work needed to ensure pupils are challenged towards the end of lessons
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils access all activities with effective support aligned with peers
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About Us
Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England/Methodist school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 216 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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| 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 | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 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 | 47% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.83% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -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 | 104 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 58% 1 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 7 | 7.65% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 103 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 57% 1 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 7.21% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 103 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 56% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.28% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1