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Pillowell Community Primary School
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Pillowell Community Primary School
- Primary
- West Dean GL15 4QT
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has implemented a new phonics scheme but some staff do not have the necessary training to help pupils read fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is not yet embedded; staff are not familiar with it, leading to pupils' insecure knowledge and understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school needs to ensure further consistency in curriculum implementation so that pupils know more and remember more.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave sensibly and understand school rules, although some pupils disrupt learning occasionally.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many pupils struggle to remember their prior learning and their learning does not build progressively.
Support for Falling Behind: Some pupils fall behind in their reading due to lack of support and inadequate phonics training for staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies small steps needed for pupils with SEND to succeed and provides necessary support and resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Most pupils feel safe and confident that there are adults available to talk to if they have a worry. They learn how to keep themselves safe in various scenarios.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The motto 鈥榓ll different, all equal鈥� helps pupils learn about fairness and respect, contributing positively to their well-being.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are positive about the school and value the communication and approachability of staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the school's inclusive approach and involvement in activities such as fostering a love of reading.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of extracurricular opportunities including clubs, competitive sports, and residential visits, helping children develop talents and interests.
Teacher Engagement: Some staff lack the training needed to deliver the new curriculum effectively, impacting pupils' learning negatively.
Impact on Student Progress: Inadequate phonics training means some pupils don't read fluently or accurately, affecting overall academic progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant changes in school leadership and curriculum have created challenges for teaching staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment systems are not yet well established and embedded, leading to ineffective gap-filling in pupils' knowledge.
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About Us
Pillowell Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 82 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Hello, my name is Brett Stevenson, and I serve as the school's head teacher. Being made headteacher in September 2010 was a blessing. We serve students in the elementary age range at Pillowell, a typical primary school (4-11). At Pillowell, education begins with our Early Years programme, where we offer a fun and current curriculum where play is the main priority and learning happens as a natural, yet structured, development. Along with a stunning setting and intriguing building, we also have a motivated and highly skilled crew. This indicates that in addition to the standard curriculum, we are able to offer courses in modern foreign languages, specialised music instruction, and engaging educational opportunities utilising cutting-edge technology. Both during and after school, there are many different activities available. We take great pride in our active participation in and close collaboration with the neighbourhood schools. We consider education to be a joint effort between the family and the school. Together, we can make sure that your child has the greatest education possible while also being secure, happy, and positive about learning. Our goal is for every child to not only reach their full potential but also to believe in themselves with security and assurance. Since we think that content children are the key to success, we take pride in being a caring school that puts a priority on the wellbeing of our students.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | - | 13.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 107 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 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 | 71% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.86% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 102 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 57% 7 | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.66% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above 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 | 101 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 64% 5 | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.75% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 102 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 69% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.31% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pillowell Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1