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Castle Batch Primary School Academy
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Castle Batch Primary School Academy
- Primary
- Weston-super-Mare BS22 7FN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children develop early reading skills well, teachers have secure subject knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned an ambitious curriculum to help pupils remember their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading curriculum needs improvement to support pupils to learn phonics more quickly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use feedback effectively to help pupils improve, identify those at risk of falling behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Plans in place to help pupils catch up successfully due to gaps from COVID-19 disruption.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning and behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND, including those in resource base, are well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not an issue, pupils know what to do if they have a problem.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a high priority, effective processes to identify pupils needing support.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak positively about the school and its support for pupils.
Parental Involvement: Open-door policy and supportive SEND and pastoral team.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders support teachers well, leading to consistency in teaching across subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective feedback helps pupils improve and succeed.
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About Us
Castle Batch Primary School Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 421 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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We aim for all our children to be happy and confident in school and we believe, with the right opportunities, a dedicated staff, an exciting curriculum, a caring environment and with parental support, all children can strive towards achieving their potential during their primary years. We are a compassionate, welcoming academy. Every member of our academy community makes contributions, and we are proud of their accomplishments. We have the highest standards for our students' academic performance and behaviour. Our youngsters behave admirably because tolerance, understanding, and respect for others are encouraged throughout the academy. We work to address the unique requirements of each student in our school via careful preparation and effective solutions. We are very fortunate to have lovely grounds, with a spacious school field attached to the academy and various outside areas which are used by all children to enhance their curriculum learning. As a true community academy, we see ourselves as serving the kids and families of Worle. We would be honoured to show you around our academy because both students and staff are quite proud of it.
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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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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.4 | 26.8 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 107 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 57% | 54.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.3% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 103 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 54% | 55.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.04% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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.
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Batch Primary School Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1