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Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
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Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Farrington Gurney BS39 6TY
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| 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: Staff are well trained and skilled in the teaching of phonics. Pupils read well and with enjoyment.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils get lots of opportunities to practise their new learning and build on prior knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers鈥� subject knowledge is not secure in all aspects of mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is crucial to pupils鈥� success at school. Pupils enjoy and do well in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems support pupils who struggle with their reading, allowing them to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and display positive attitudes to their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Work is well matched to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, who engage fully in school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare and staff sort out any differences.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders place utmost importance on keeping pupils safe, creating a caring and happy environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school, describing it as a family.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel that all staff care about the children and involve them in the community.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers an extensive range of clubs and extracurricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are attentive and reward positive behaviour.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make learning fun, ensuring pupils develop their knowledge and skills well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers ensure pupils鈥� reading books match their abilities, promoting enjoyment and success.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need further training to have consistently strong subject knowledge in all aspects of mathematics.
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About Us
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 101 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 87% 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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Our school community prepares the way for children, as John the Baptist did for Jesus, to find fulfilment for themselves and others, to flourish as they learn to forgive and to seek forgiveness, and to build upon the firm foundation of Jesus' teachings. According to John 1:8, "John himself was not the light; he was merely a witness to testify about the light." We conducted a special celebratory assembly on Friday, September 13th. We have a team dedicated to our school's vision and values. This is a group of students at the school who are interested in supporting and fostering our school's vision and the values that go along with it. The Vision and Values team kicked off our assembly by reminding the kids of our new school vision and what it meant as a welcome back to the new academic year. Children from Classes 2, 3 and 4 were all able to input and answer questions about the names of the people included in our school vision, what were the three words within the tagline of our vision and also what these three words actually mean. Even a few of the parents showed up to participate and held up the phrases from our tagline in front of the class. We continued with the rest of our celebration service, but the Vision and Values team helped set our year off to a good start, by reminding us all about what our school aims to promote, value and cherish.
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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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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 20.1 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 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 | 105 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 87% | 53.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.66% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 104 5 | 79 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 79% 21 | 51.93% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 4 | 11.73% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | 109 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 88 | 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 | 100% | 57.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 9.53% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1