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Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School
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Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Nether Stowey TA5 1NX
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils in all year groups achieve well in English and mathematics, both of which are consistently well taught.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is strong in most respects, especially in promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Insufficient planned opportunities to develop writing and numeracy skills in subjects other than English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Every Year 6 pupil achieved the expected level in English and the vast majority did so in mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around the school and display positive attitudes to learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely interventions by class teachers and leaders when pupils show early signs of underperforming.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Parents affirm strongly that the school is a safe environment and bullying is extremely rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Personal, social, health education programme and e-safety programme promote welfare and safety effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents affirm strongly that they feel behaviour is a strength of the school and is well managed by staff.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have consistently high expectations and plan work that meets the needs of all groups of pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations enable all groups of pupils to achieve equally well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are creative in using a range of strategies to engage, motivate, and stretch pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Quality of questioning and the contribution of teaching assistants are variable.
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About Us
Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 150 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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The Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School is located in an area with outstanding natural beauty and a long history in the Quantock Hills foothills.
The school is at the centre of the vibrant community in the village of Nether Stowey.
I'm happy to welcome you to Nether Stowey C of E Primary School and proud to serve as the headteacher of such a warm, friendly, and forward-thinking institution. Here, everyone in the school community has high standards and aspirations for everyone, and we all work hard to ensure the best outcomes for each and every child.
Our overarching goal is to open doors to a bright future for all students and to deliver teaching and learning quality to all.
Our kids enjoy a large outdoor setting where they may learn and play together in the Early Years Foundation Stage, where outdoor learning is a crucial component of the curriculum.
We support academic success and give kids opportunity to collaborate, think critically, and do research throughout their educational journey.
Visitors and educational visits support the children's learning and provide opportunities for additional learning outside of the classroom.
We place a great deal of value on the home school collaboration because we are convinced that it is the only way to guarantee your child's academic achievement.
Through our Friends Of Nether Stowey School (FONSS) organisation, our parents volunteer their time to provide the kids with inspiring, engaging events and to raise money for the school.
All of our kids can take advantage of wraparound care before and after school.
A variety of clubs and after-school activities are offered thanks to the time and effort of staff, parents, and volunteers.
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The school is at the centre of the vibrant community in the village of Nether Stowey.
I'm happy to welcome you to Nether Stowey C of E Primary School and proud to serve as the headteacher of such a warm, friendly, and forward-thinking institution. Here, everyone in the school community has high standards and aspirations for everyone, and we all work hard to ensure the best outcomes for each and every child.
Our overarching goal is to open doors to a bright future for all students and to deliver teaching and learning quality to all.
Our kids enjoy a large outdoor setting where they may learn and play together in the Early Years Foundation Stage, where outdoor learning is a crucial component of the curriculum.
We support academic success and give kids opportunity to collaborate, think critically, and do research throughout their educational journey.
Visitors and educational visits support the children's learning and provide opportunities for additional learning outside of the classroom.
We place a great deal of value on the home school collaboration because we are convinced that it is the only way to guarantee your child's academic achievement.
Through our Friends Of Nether Stowey School (FONSS) organisation, our parents volunteer their time to provide the kids with inspiring, engaging events and to raise money for the school.
All of our kids can take advantage of wraparound care before and after school.
A variety of clubs and after-school activities are offered thanks to the time and effort of staff, parents, and volunteers.
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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 | 5-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | - | 26.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 73% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 105 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 71% 10 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 | 104 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 61% 13 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 2 | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | 0.1 | 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 | 101 | 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 | 48% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
