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Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
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Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
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- Purton SN5 4GT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics has improved over time.
Success of the Curriculum: Rich and stimulating experiences spark pupils鈥� interests, further developing in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing achievement lags behind other subjects and needs further improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Good teaching ensures that pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders routinely intervene when pupils need to make stronger progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in and out of lessons is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Extra support is helping disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND concentrate well on their learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe at school; leaders make effective links with external agencies to help pupils who may be at risk of harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support is strong because staff care deeply about pupils' safety and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: The school works effectively with parents to promote and celebrate good attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs, visits, and residential trips enrich pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations of pupils鈥� achievement. They plan interesting work, which motivates pupils to learn.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching ensures pupils achieve their best and make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess pupils鈥� learning well and provide regular feedback to improve learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Progress is still variable for several disadvantaged pupils, particularly in writing.
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About Us
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 214 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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I'm delighted to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the entire Ridgeway Farm CE Academy family. With 4 classrooms from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Year 6, we began operations in September 2016. We are a true school community that is growing and developing together. Ridgeway Farm's mission and principles will develop from its Christian ethos as an academy within the Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust, fostering a welcoming environment where kids of all faiths鈥攐r none鈥攃an flourish. The values and skills our kids will need to achieve in school and beyond will be taught, developed, and put into practise. We want our kids to look forward to going to school and feel absolutely secure while in our custody. We also have the good fortune of having Lydiard Millicent CE Primary as a partner institution. The two schools collaborate closely and are managed by a single local board and senior leadership group. Children, parents, and staff will be able to fully benefit from the countless opportunities that such collaboration brings because the two facilities are relatively close to one another. You don't have to take my word for it; you may decide for yourself that our academy is a truly unique place to be. You are cordially invited to pay us a visit. You won't want to leave once you discover our wonderful new resources, which were all carefully picked for our school, as well as the hideaway in our library and our sensory room. I'm eager to make you a part of our Ridgeway Farm family.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.8 | 17.8 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 100 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 105 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 37% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.97% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 100 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 7 | 97 | 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 | 41% 21 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.3% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | 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 | 103 4 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 11 | 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 | 62% 45 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.08% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 99 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 100 | 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 | 17% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.43% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1