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Cirencester Primary School
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Cirencester Primary School
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- Cirencester GL7 1EX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff follow a consistent approach to phonics ensuring pupils quickly learn letters and sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders' work to construct a well-designed and ambitious curriculum is paying off.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum is not consistently adapted well enough for all pupils' precise needs, including SEND. Teaching should build on what pupils already know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Sharp focus on reading continues into key stage 2 with pupils enjoying reading and understanding its importance for future success.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders use assessment well to identify pupils needing extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils discuss and debate maturely, displaying positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive effective support. However, teaching adjustments are sometimes imprecise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does not happen often, but staff address it quickly when it does. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding leaders ensure staff keep a close eye on pupil safety and well-being. Regular, up-to-date training is in place.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered 41 responses to the online survey, Ofsted Parent View, including 27 free-text responses.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have invested in training for all adults with staff benefiting from sharing good practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers successfully help pupils understand and interpret meaning from texts.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most staff value the ongoing training they receive, though occasional imprecision in teaching adjustments exists.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders are developing the use of assessment to understand how well pupils learn and remember the curriculum.
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About Us
Cirencester Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 326 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 32% 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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Individuals are respected at Cirencester Primary School, where they are also given the support they need to realise their full potential. Our students receive support at school to help them develop into self-assured, self-reliant young adults who value collaboration and are eager to learn. It is an honour to be in charge of this team, a group dedicated to upholding high standards and offering the kids in our care a variety of rich learning opportunities. Children learn the skills and passion necessary to accept the opportunities and responsibilities of later life through our extensive and diversified curriculum. Children at Cirencester Primary School are content and look forward to learning every day. The greatest approach to learn more about our school is to visit, observe us in action, and get to know the teachers and students. It only takes a phone call to the school office at 01285 658550 to make this arrangement. We are eager to have you as a part of our school community and to work in cooperation with all of the new kids and families.
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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 | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 98 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 32% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.86% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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% 4 | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 9 | 10.66% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 102 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 54% 15 | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 4 | 9.75% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 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 | 69% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.31% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cirencester Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1