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Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School
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Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School
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- Checkendon RG8 0SR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have developed a well-considered approach to the teaching of early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well sequenced and helps pupils learn essential knowledge needed for the next stage.
Areas Needing Improvement: Books that younger pupils read do not always match the sounds they are taught.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, teachers provide activities which build on what pupils know and can do.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers are quick to support pupils who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is excellent. They play happily with their friends during break times.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND thrive and flourish in their learning because of the bespoke support they receive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are extremely rare; staff always help with any worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of vigilance; systems for reporting and recording any safeguarding concerns are thorough.
Parent Feedback: Staff teach pupils about the risks they might face in their everyday lives, including when working online.
Parental Involvement: Parents contributed their views via the Ofsted Parent View survey and directly to inspectors.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils look forward to virtual trips and after-school clubs like running and drama.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say they enjoy working at the school and leaders manage their workload well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide opportunities for pupils to apply their knowledge to solve word problems.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors evaluated the teaching of early reading, mathematics, and history by observing lessons and speaking with pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some books that younger pupils read do not help them practice the sounds they are taught.
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About Us
Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 60 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 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 | 111 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 80% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% | 8% | 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 | 6.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.8 | 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 | 108 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 96 | 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 | 80% 2 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 10.7% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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 | 108 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 96 | 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 | 82% 9 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 10% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | Above 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 | 111 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 97 | 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 | 73% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 9.89% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.0 | Above Average |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1