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Martock Church of England VA Primary School
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Martock Church of England VA Primary School
- Primary
- Martock TA12 6EF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Training has improved teaching quality, ensuring pupils reach expected standards.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards continue to strengthen, with more pupils reaching the expected levels compared to national averages.
Areas Needing Improvement: Support for pupils in key stage 1 with SEN needs fine-tuning for better progress.
Foundational Skills: The school's approach to foundational skills lacks ambition, particularly in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum design helps students link learning but lacks progressive knowledge steps.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics and reading actions need sharper focus.
Performance in Maths & Reading: More pupils are meeting higher standards in mathematics and reading complex texts.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support helps disadvantaged pupils and those falling behind to make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are industrious and enjoy school, with high expectations for behavior.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Generally good behaviour with clear rules; some concerns at lunchtimes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Performance in maths and reading is a focus area needing rapid improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Support exists, but needs matching and scaffolding for those behind, especially SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Phonics support is effective, but broader targets need more precise assessment for other subjects.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching not consistently adapted for SEND, leading to dependency on adults.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Robust procedures and staff vigilance ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff training and external partnerships effectively promote well-being and safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Understanding diversity keeps bullying rare; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the broad range of activities and the fun learning environment.
Parental Involvement: School provides valuable support and information about children's progress to parents.
Parent Feedback: Through Ofsted Parent View, parents have opportunities to share their opinions.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and activities are appreciated by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Enhanced early years outdoor provision offers a stimulating environment for learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Exciting enrichment activities bring learning to life.
Teacher Engagement: Enthusiastic and dedicated staff understand their roles and work to high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching quality leads to strengthened standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Supportive yet challenging environment helps staff address areas for improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular staff training has secured good subject knowledge and teaching practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Professional development varies; effective where staff link knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variability in delivery affects consistency across subjects.
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About Us
Martock Church of England VA Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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| 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 99 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 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 | 37% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.42% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 102 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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% | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 6 | 9.22% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | 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 | 103 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 55% 8 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 8 | 8.19% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 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 | 63% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.13% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Martock Church of England VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1