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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
- Primary
- West Swindon SN5 8LW
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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 |
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Foundational Skills: Recent staff training on developing writing skills has resulted in the pupils using a wider variety of styles in different contexts.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils receive a rich learning diet which includes art, French, and music sessions.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve pupils鈥� handwriting and presentation skills across all areas of the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes have improved steadily in all year groups and pupils are making consistently good progress across a wide range of subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted support both in the classroom and outside school hours helps disadvantaged pupils make accelerated progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are eager to learn, work well together, are polite, and courteous.
Support for SEND Pupils: Individual groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs or disability, receive high-quality and purposeful support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school takes great care of its pupils and keeps them safe. Staff are trained to protect pupils from radicalisation and extremism.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The family support worker plays a key role in meeting the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of the pupils.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are happy with the quality of teaching, noting that 'staff are very generous with their time'.
Parental Involvement: The termly holiday project successfully involves the wider school community by engaging parents in a particular challenge or theme.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of opportunities to learn musical instruments and develop singing skills gives students the confidence to perform with other local schools.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and support pupils well in their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Relentless focus on improving teaching and learning is measured by the impact on pupil outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers use the school鈥檚 marking policy to inform pupils about the next steps they need to take in their learning.
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About Us
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 194 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | 25.8 | 27.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 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 | 102 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 90 | 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 | 55% | 49.34% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.24% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 104 1 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 54% 4 | 50.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 7.63% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 103 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 91 | 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 | 58% 8 | 55.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 8.18% | 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 | 1.1 | Above 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 | 102 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 88 | 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 | 50% | 54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.67% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1