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Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
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Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
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- Milton Ernest MK44 1RF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Nearly all aspects of the phonics programme work well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders see the curriculum as being the precise knowledge and skills they want pupils to learn.
Areas Needing Improvement: Supervised reading practice does not always sufficiently allow pupils to develop fluency and expression.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils typically keep up with the pace of learning and demonstrate strong recall.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff step in to help pupils if needed; clear systems are in place for identifying and supporting pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave kindly and sensibly, bullying rarely occurs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear, workable systems are in place for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are quick to stop bullying, ensuring safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding systems are effective though some records lack useful details.
Parent Feedback: Parents report positively on how the school supports their children.
Parental Involvement: Parents meet with teachers and leaders to discuss and review plans.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra-curricular clubs include French, gymnastics, and musical theatre.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils鈥� ideas have led to an outdoor reading area.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use observations to determine if rephrasing or demonstrations are needed.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils demonstrate strong recall of what they learned recently and in previous years.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers鈥� observations help them determine necessary adjustments.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all governors challenge and check school leaders鈥� work and actions.
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Milton Ernest CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 58 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Milton Ernest Church of England Primary School prides itself on nurturing all of its pupils through the school Christian Values. All of our actions are guided by these ideals, which guarantee excellent communication and a love of learning. Children are urged to be strong, robust, and morally sound so that they can distinguish between right and wrong. Our Year 1 phonics screening test pass rate of 100% demonstrates the impact of this. Physical activity and sport have a high profile at our school, with the children able to enjoy a rich variety of sports including Ultimate Frisbee, Boxercise and Gymnastics. The nearby village church and community hub, All Saints, and the school have a tight relationship.
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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 | 12.6 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 112 |
| 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 | 109 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 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 | 63% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.33% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below 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.
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 | 106 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 67% | 48.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 4.75% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | - | 46 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 46 | 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 | - | 23.15% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 2.41% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1