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The Epiphany School
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- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH9 3PE
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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 |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan appropriately challenging activities, especially in writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Arts and sports are strengths, and pupils' progress has improved in reading but needs more work in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Key stage 2 pupils' problem-solving skills in mathematics need further development.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adeptly change plans based on pupil responses; staff provide extra reading help for Key Stage 1 pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are articulate, friendly, and behave well. They are motivated and involved in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress improved in all areas except mathematics. Progress in reading has improved but needs further action, especially for boys.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school is inclusive and provides specific training for teachers and assistants, but some still lack expertise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with appropriate checks and detailed records. Pupils and parents feel the school is very safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High level of pupil safety, guided by effective leadership and responsive staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school's help, support, and guidance. Many parents positively engage with reading at home.
Parental Involvement: Parents are invited to help in reading programs for Key Stage 1 pupils, which has positive early indications.
Extracurricular Activities: Arts and sports are particular strengths, including a county champion football team.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers collaborate effectively and feel supported and valued.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers adapt plans according to pupil responses, improving learning outcomes.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers contribute to significant improvements in pupil reading; more work needed in mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack depth of expertise required for SEN pupils鈥� needs.
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About Us
The Epiphany School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 422 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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Greetings from The Epiphany School.
We are a welcoming school that truly feels like a family.
We put a lot of focus on getting to know, looking out for, and helping all of our kids. We also encourage healthy, uplifting relationships founded on Christian principles.
Children, parents, governors, teachers, and other staff members collaborate together to foster a sense of community that is unique to our school.
We can assist every child reach their potential and make sure they love studying at The Epiphany School by cooperating within a framework of clear expectations.
The school has strong community support because of the value we place on working in conjunction with parents.
The curriculum is very creative, which is essential to the school's effectiveness.
It inspires students, who are eager to attend class and have a consistently high rate of attendance.
Students are excited about participating in sports and are interested in athletics, which is evident from the school's national recognition.
We have outstanding facilities and are a well-equipped school.
We look forward to assisting you and your child in taking full advantage of everything we have to offer, and we are convinced that you will eventually look back on your time at The Epiphany School with great fondness.
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We are a welcoming school that truly feels like a family.
We put a lot of focus on getting to know, looking out for, and helping all of our kids. We also encourage healthy, uplifting relationships founded on Christian principles.
Children, parents, governors, teachers, and other staff members collaborate together to foster a sense of community that is unique to our school.
We can assist every child reach their potential and make sure they love studying at The Epiphany School by cooperating within a framework of clear expectations.
The school has strong community support because of the value we place on working in conjunction with parents.
The curriculum is very creative, which is essential to the school's effectiveness.
It inspires students, who are eager to attend class and have a consistently high rate of attendance.
Students are excited about participating in sports and are interested in athletics, which is evident from the school's national recognition.
We have outstanding facilities and are a well-equipped school.
We look forward to assisting you and your child in taking full advantage of everything we have to offer, and we are convinced that you will eventually look back on your time at The Epiphany School with great fondness.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C+
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | 21.4 | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 106 | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 70% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.76% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 108 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 93 | 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 | 72% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 7 | 10% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 2 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 83 | 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 | 72% 8 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 9.87% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | 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 | 104 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 82 | 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 | 64% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.92% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Epiphany School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1