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Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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- Great Waldingfield CO10 0RR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff follow a consistent approach to the teaching of phonics, so children learn their sounds quickly and well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders and staff have developed a high-quality curriculum to extend pupils' horizons.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, such as science and geography, leaders鈥� intentions are not fully established.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils read fluently.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders work with teachers to adapt learning activities to build pupils鈥� learning in small steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and conduct themselves well around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to help them learn.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare at this school, but if it occurs adults deal with it swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that staff are well trained to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: One parent stated, 'This school is a lovely, nurturing, inspiring place.'
Parental Involvement: Pupils feel they have a voice and can give their views and opinions to help improve the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have the opportunity to attend different clubs, such as girls鈥� football.
Teacher Engagement: Staff support each other and work together well.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders check the quality of teaching in their curriculum area and use this information well to refine their plans so that pupils learn well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, the learning programmes created by leaders are not yet fully established.
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About Us
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 199 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Great Waldingfield
CO10 0RR
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | - | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 65% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.06% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 101 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 95 | 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 | 55% 26 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 8.08% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 104 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 81% 10 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 14 | 7.89% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 87 | 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% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.24% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1