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Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
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Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
- Primary
- Cawston NR10 4AY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum includes a broad range of subjects and provides awards and quality marks.
Success of the Curriculum: Achieved several awards, including silver science primary quality mark and gold sports games award.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work started on improving provision for the most able pupils should be extended and streamlined.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive behaviors for learning, are polite, and caring to peers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress at key stage 2 has been average; current performance indicates stronger progress and attainment.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems such as writing letters to parents and class shields for attendance improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with lower starting points are supported by teaching assistants but need more opportunities to practice basic skills independently.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust policies and procedures.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know what to do if they have worries; daily 'talk鈥� sessions provide support.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are appreciative and many are effusive in their praise.
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively engaged through effective communication and involvement strategies.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils participate in competitive sport, representing the school proudly.
Outdoor Facilities: Received the learning outdoors gold award.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported and respected, proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive progress over time observed, with engagement in learning activities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved self-evaluation and clear, focused improvement documentation with measurable steps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers require pupils to complete easier tasks before challenging work, limiting progress.
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About Us
Cawston Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 137 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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By offering a high standard of instruction within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise, our school serves the community. Through the experiences it provides to all of its students, it promotes Christian ideals. Through our International Dimension, we promote understanding of our varied community. We support diversity, inclusivity, and the absence of any kind of bullying or harassment. We respect children's academic achievement as well as their growth on other levels鈥攕piritual, moral, social, and cultural. We celebrate childrens participation and achievements in physical education and sports, the arts programme of art and design, music, drama and dance and extra-curricular enrichment activities. Throughout their stay at our school, we want our students to do their best work and be ready for secondary education. Our principles lay the groundwork for confident people, good citizens, and effective lifelong learners.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 23 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 105 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 108 | 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 | 101 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 52% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 72% 7 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 7 | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 104 3 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 79% 18 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 7 | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 101 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 61% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cawston Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
