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Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School
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Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School
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- Dorchester OX10 7HR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are encouraged to read widely, exploring a range of genres and authors.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy the range of topics, including local history, forest school, and global studies.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work is needed to challenge the most able pupils in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion of pupils achieving higher scores in mathematics has improved, but further challenge is needed for the most able.
Support for Falling Behind: Work with parents to improve attendance and tailor teaching to individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils collaborate well, show respect for adults, and describe their school as 鈥榝un鈥�, 鈥榝riendly鈥�, and 鈥榟omely鈥�.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong and effective culture of safeguarding is maintained with secure environments like new school gates.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High levels of pastoral care and effective safeguarding training for staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that their children are well cared for and feel safe.
Parental Involvement: Encourages regular reading at home and actively engages with parents regarding attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers drama, choir, hockey, and other extracurricular clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: The school includes a forest school experience.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high with a strong sense of teamwork and shared passion for providing a diverse curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective strategies in place for reading and writing, but improvement needed in challenging the most able in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Proficient in identifying how to improve pupils鈥� progress with well-understood assessment processes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for greater challenge in some classes to help pupils make more progress.
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About Us
Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 70 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Small Dorchester St. Birinus Primary School is located nine miles south of Oxford in the charming village of Dorchester on Thames. The River Thame flows through the settlement, which is located at the meeting point of the rivers Thames and Thame. Our goal is to create a joyful, caring environment where kids can feel secure. Every child is treated individually and with respect by us. We support an ethos built on respect for one another and Christian principles. We work hard to maintain and develop a sense of the school as a community where everyone is valued. We want to foster a collaborative atmosphere where kids, parents, staff, and governors can all work well together. We establish and uphold high standards for conduct and discipline, and we educate kids to take responsibility for their own choices and the world around them. We encourage kids to adopt a positive outlook on learning and help them form productive work habits. Through the curriculum and other activities, we help children to develop confidence in themselves and their abilities so enabling them to reach their full potential in their academic, spiritual, moral, cultural and social development. Our aim is to establish these principles firmly so that they underpin children's attitudes as they move from here to their secondary schools and on into the wider community outside school. | Admissions | Prospectus | Ofsted & KS2 Results | | Meet the Staff | Governors | Our Achievements |
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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 | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 12.7 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 100 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 57% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well 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 1 | 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 | 56% | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below 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 | 104 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 56% 11 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 5 | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 67% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1