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Chew Magna Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Chew Magna Primary School
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Chew Magna Primary School
- Primary
- Chew Magna BS40 8RQ
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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: The school has implemented an effective phonics programme, starting in early years and continuing into key stage 2.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed an ambitious curriculum that identifies what pupils need to learn by the end of the year.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the important knowledge pupils need to know has not been set out clearly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school tracks pupil performance regularly to ensure progress in key areas like spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers assess pupils regularly to ensure they build their phonic knowledge well and address any gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour, which most pupils meet, creating a positive learning environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities access the full curriculum alongside their peers, supported by well-trained staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe at school and know there are trusted adults who will help them if they have any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has effective safeguarding arrangements and promotes an open culture around student safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback on their child鈥檚 school or find out what other parents think.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of trips, visits and visitors, including residential trips, skateboarding, African drumming, and dance workshops.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff feel well supported to manage their workload and well-being, balancing policy changes effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers break down content into small steps, supporting pupils to build on what they have learned before.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most curriculum leaders are new to their subject areas and rely on support to lead and monitor their subject's effectiveness.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment in some foundation subjects is not always effective in understanding what pupils remember.
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About Us
Chew Magna Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 96 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 20% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D+
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 12.3 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 100 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 104 | 105 |
| 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 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 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 | 20% | 53.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.66% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -11 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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.
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.
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chew Magna Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1