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Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
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Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
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- Coton CB23 7PW
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has high priority and positive impact; staff are well trained in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy following the new curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to ensure pupils achieve consistently in all curriculum areas and fully prepare for Year 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Focus on reading and mathematics with rigorous checks on learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers make adaptations to support pupils who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; low-level disruption is not tolerated.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know pupils well and provide the help needed to access the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; any poor behaviour is dealt with fairly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Attendance is improving with support for families on importance of attendance.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with families to support their understanding.
Extracurricular Activities: High participation in sports clubs like football and cross country.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and know leaders care about their well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Reading and mathematics teaching has a positive impact on student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff have received high-quality training to implement the reviewed curriculum.
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About Us
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 106 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 86% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Children leave our school at the conclusion of Year 6 prepared to take on the challenges of the following phase of their education.
We warmly welcome volunteers, whether they are parents, grandparents, or other community members, to come in and assist in school on a regular basis or in other ways because our magnificent school is at the centre of the neighbourhood.
The fact that so many people from the school community contribute to the website shows how passionately people feel about our school and how hard people work to support our community, especially when it comes to giving our kids the greatest possible start in life.
We are dedicated to preserving and advancing children's welfare, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and guests at our school to share this dedication.
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This website should include all the information you need about our school.
We are here for you and your kids, and I cordially welcome you to get in touch with me if you have any questions about any element of school life or if you want more information about the institution.
The school is always open to visitors.
Learning is the focus of everything we do at our joyful, caring school, where there is a strong sense of community.
Children leave our school at the conclusion of Year 6 prepared to take on the challenges of the following phase of their education.
We warmly welcome volunteers, whether they are parents, grandparents, or other community members, to come in and assist in school on a regular basis or in other ways because our magnificent school is at the centre of the neighbourhood.
The fact that so many people from the school community contribute to the website shows how passionately people feel about our school and how hard people work to support our community, especially when it comes to giving our kids the greatest possible start in life.
We are dedicated to preserving and advancing children's welfare, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and guests at our school to share this dedication.
I hope you find the website to be welcoming and kind, as well as instructive and intriguing, much like our school is.
Enjoy exploring the website's various sections and learning more about what we're up to.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 107 | 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 | 111 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 99 | 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 | 86% | 55.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 7.26% | 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 | 8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 8.4 | 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 | 106 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 92 | 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 | 68% | 56.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 10 | 8.65% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 107 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 91 | 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 | 68% 3 | 55.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 8.83% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 105 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 89 | 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 | 71% | 52.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.72% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1