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Dr South's Church of England Primary School
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Dr South's Church of England Primary School
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- Islip OX5 2TQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| 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: Consistent and systematic approach to teaching phonics ensures good progress from starting points.
Success of the Curriculum: Creative and carefully designed curriculum enhances pupils' enjoyment of school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' writing across the curriculum does not always demonstrate the depth of skill they are capable of.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils confident in maths due to recent focus; strengths in reading enhance writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants provide extensive and well-informed support for SEND pupils, ensuring they make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils value the education and supportive relationships, displaying good behaviour and positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils well supported by SENCo and teaching assistants with careful planning and understanding of needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, training is comprehensive, and record-keeping is meticulous.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors work effectively with leaders to ensure systems keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the family feel and the way their children flourish in confidence and social situations.
Parental Involvement: Comprehensive records of learning include parents' comments and are used well to plan next steps.
Extracurricular Activities: Many opportunities to participate in musical and sporting activities, enhancing pupil enjoyment.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported by leadership, raising their confidence and excitement to contribute.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective professional development helps teachers lead their subjects well, ensuring good subject development.
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About Us
Dr South's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 93 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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A small, amiable, and close-knit village school, Dr. South's offers excellent pastoral care and individualised attention to each student.
Although we welcome students from outside our catchment area when space allows, the majority of our students come from the communities of Islip, Noke, and Woodeaton.
Students are very content at school.
For all of its students, the school has high academic standards.
It strives to develop a constructive and encouraging environment where each kid is respected and where work and achievement are acknowledged, fostered, and rewarded.
Staff members give the kids an extensive, varied, and relevant education that places a heavy emphasis on improving their reading, writing, and math skills in addition to a wide range of other learning activities and experiences aimed at helping them become well-rounded members of society. "Parents' active participation in school life is a great advantage, whether they serve as learning mentors during homework sessions, classroom volunteers, governors, or members of The Friends, a parent organisation that works really hard to generate money to improve the school's offerings.
The values of their school are strongly held in common by the faculty, parents, carers, and students." (We kindly ask that you browse our website further so that you can find out more specific details about the school.
Call the school office at 01865 372323 or send an email to [email protected] to set up a visit.
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A small, amiable, and close-knit village school, Dr. South's offers excellent pastoral care and individualised attention to each student.
Although we welcome students from outside our catchment area when space allows, the majority of our students come from the communities of Islip, Noke, and Woodeaton.
Students are very content at school.
For all of its students, the school has high academic standards.
It strives to develop a constructive and encouraging environment where each kid is respected and where work and achievement are acknowledged, fostered, and rewarded.
Staff members give the kids an extensive, varied, and relevant education that places a heavy emphasis on improving their reading, writing, and math skills in addition to a wide range of other learning activities and experiences aimed at helping them become well-rounded members of society. "Parents' active participation in school life is a great advantage, whether they serve as learning mentors during homework sessions, classroom volunteers, governors, or members of The Friends, a parent organisation that works really hard to generate money to improve the school's offerings.
The values of their school are strongly held in common by the faculty, parents, carers, and students." (We kindly ask that you browse our website further so that you can find out more specific details about the school.
Call the school office at 01865 372323 or send an email to [email protected] to set up a visit.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 20.4 | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 110 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 110 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 80% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 107 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 5 | 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 | 57% 35 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 8 | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 92% | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
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 Dr South's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1