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Colwall CofE Primary School
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Colwall CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Colwall WR13 6EQ
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Standards in reading, writing and numeracy at the end of Years 2 and 6 are consistently well above national averages.
Success of the Curriculum: Most pupils make good progress in nearly all of their lessons as a result of high expectations from teachers.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils have not made enough progress over time in reading, writing and numeracy because of previous weak teaching.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are consistently well above average at the end of Key Stages 1 and 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is carefully channelled towards pupils who need extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well around school and in lessons, and show a very good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: All groups of pupils, including disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs, make equally good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a good understanding of different kinds of bullying and say it is rare in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The thorough arrangements for safeguarding meet current national requirements. Pupils know how to stay safe in different situations.
Parent Feedback: A large majority of parents who responded to the survey agree that the school is led well.
Parental Involvement: Parents' involvement is seen through feedback and the school's parental survey.
Extracurricular Activities: The range of subjects offered to pupils and the extensive range of after-school activities make a significant contribution to pupils鈥� achievement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� checking of pupils鈥� progress is good, especially in literacy where they give written comments and questions in their marking.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils make good progress from their already high starting points when they first join the school in Reception.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Checking of teaching by leaders is thorough, and all staff have clear performance targets to bring about improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small number of lessons, teaching requires improvement. Pupils do not make enough gains in their learning, given their starting points.
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About Us
Colwall CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 161 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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 |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 25.8 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 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 | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 44% | 60.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.81% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 5 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 64% 14 | 64.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 3 | 11.61% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 100 5 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 7 | 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 | 50% 19 | 61.24% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 10 | 10.46% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 105 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 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% | 58.8% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 7.94% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Colwall CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
