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Pontesbury CofE Primary School
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Pontesbury CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Pontesbury SY5 0TF
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use excellent questioning skills and high-quality marking to help pupils understand foundational skills.
Success of the Curriculum: An exciting and vibrant range of topics helps pupils apply outstanding literacy and mathematical skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders need to establish appropriate arrangements for assessment within the new curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make outstanding progress and reach high standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify pupils at risk of falling behind and provide immediate extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' outstanding behaviour and attitudes contribute exceptionally well to their progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe at school and understand how to keep themselves safe. Bullying is not reported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority given to safeguarding with rigorous implementation of policies and practices.
Parent Feedback: Parents express a very high level of satisfaction and confidence in the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: Headteacher sends texts to parents for immediate feedback about special work.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils greatly enjoy extra opportunities offered in art, music, and sport.
Outdoor Facilities: Extra opportunities in football, cricket, tag rugby, and netball encourage enthusiasm in sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use excellent knowledge and planning to challenge pupils of all abilities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' excellent questioning and high expectations lead to outstanding pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' very high-quality marking and feedback help pupils improve their work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leaders need to establish appropriate assessment procedures within the new curriculum.
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About Us
Pontesbury CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 214 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our Mission: To provide a rich and exciting education based on Christian values at Pontesbury CE Primary.
Every child will achieve their potential thanks to the high aspirations, perseverance, and resilient culture we have created.
We are dedicated to expanding our kids' horizons and advancing everyone's health and wellbeing.
to encourage a culture of excellence, of high expectations and standards.
to provide a comprehensive, well-balanced curriculum that is differentiated to meet the requirements of every child.
to inspire kids to reach their full potential and to take pleasure in their own accomplishments as well as those of others.
to make it possible for kids to learn things that are applicable to their next educational stage as well as a world that is changing quickly.
to promote cooperation between the governors, the family, the neighbourhood, and the school for the benefit of the kids' education.
Our school's curriculum and teaching strategies are created to support the students in achieving these objectives.
By clicking on the links below, you can learn more about many elements of our school.
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Every child will achieve their potential thanks to the high aspirations, perseverance, and resilient culture we have created.
We are dedicated to expanding our kids' horizons and advancing everyone's health and wellbeing.
to encourage a culture of excellence, of high expectations and standards.
to provide a comprehensive, well-balanced curriculum that is differentiated to meet the requirements of every child.
to inspire kids to reach their full potential and to take pleasure in their own accomplishments as well as those of others.
to make it possible for kids to learn things that are applicable to their next educational stage as well as a world that is changing quickly.
to promote cooperation between the governors, the family, the neighbourhood, and the school for the benefit of the kids' education.
Our school's curriculum and teaching strategies are created to support the students in achieving these objectives.
By clicking on the links below, you can learn more about many elements of our school.
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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+
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.9 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 105 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 63% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 5.78% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | 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 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 92 | 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 | 70% 3 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 2 | 9.13% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 2 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 73% 8 | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 4 | 7.44% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| 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 | 106 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 82 | 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 | 81% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.91% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pontesbury CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1