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The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School
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The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School
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- Childrey OX12 9UL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in English and mathematics now has a much sharper focus on deepening pupils鈥� learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils typically make strong progress in English and mathematics; teaching in other subjects has improved notably.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders鈥� understanding of the quality of some parts of the curriculum is not yet incisive.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in English and mathematics; helpful dialogue between staff and pupils improves achievement.
Support for Falling Behind: More frequent structured conversations with teachers about pupils鈥� progress have created a sharper focus on helping pupils achieve as well as possible.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are bursting with pride in their school and all it has to offer; they thrive in a caring community.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and records are detailed; staff are vigilant and pupils facing difficulties are well supported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There are regular e-safety bulletins for parents, and a comprehensive e-safety education program will form a key part of the curriculum in the autumn.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and praise the leadership; comments include 鈥榬emarkable changes鈥� and 鈥榠nspirational headteacher鈥�.
Parental Involvement: You have tightened the school鈥檚 approach to e-safety, making sure a clear, understood policy is in place; regular e-safety bulletins for parents.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a rich range of after-school activities and visits to places of interest.
Outdoor Facilities: 鈥極utdoor learning鈥� sessions, introduced last January, have strengthened the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Helpful dialogue between staff and pupils contributes well to improving achievement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching in English and mathematics now has a much sharper focus on deepening pupils鈥� learning; pupils typically make strong progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved approach to assessing pupils鈥� achievement and checking the quality of teaching is in place.
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About Us
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 92 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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Ridgeway C.E. (C) Primary School | Office: [email protected] | Telephone: 01235 751254. Welcome to the website for The Ridgeway School. We hope you will frequently utilise it to learn about the happenings and activities at our school. Up to 106 students can attend the modest Church of England rural school known as The Ridgeway School. We take great pride in being known as a welcoming, encouraging, and family-oriented school. Our relationships with our parents and the larger community are solid, and we always appreciate their support. We set high standards for our students and work hard to support and push them on all levels, both in the classroom and throughout the wider scope of the school's offerings. Consequently, we have gifted and highly motivated kids who get along well with our enthusiastic and competent team. As we seek to increase our children's possibilities and accomplishments, I am eager to collaborate with you.
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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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 101 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 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 | 64% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 105 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 73% 3 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.7% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 107 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 70% 30 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% 16 | 10% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 | 108 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 97 | 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 | 100% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.89% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 - 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 | 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1