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Riseley CofE Primary School
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Riseley CofE Primary School
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- Riseley MK44 1DR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Sharp focus on teaching pupils to read; consistent phonics curriculum builds confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious curriculum with important knowledge and vocabulary well planned.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, curriculum plans are not followed precisely enough, hindering building on prior knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Early years curriculum particularly strong; children leave Reception well prepared for Year 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for pupils with SEND, with precise identification of needs and helpful guidance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations and improved behaviour; strong classroom routines from early years.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support with precise identification of needs and helpful guidance, leading to good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements with an open and positive culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Emphasis on healthy diet and physical activity, helping pupils understand physical well-being.
Parent Feedback: Some parents do not understand new curriculum and behaviour approaches due to poor communication.
Parental Involvement: School should communicate changes and reasons for them clearly to parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of after-school clubs and wide range of sporting opportunities, including inter-school competitions and rock-climbing.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and know when to deepen pupils' knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff adjust resources well for pupils with SEND, leading to good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers do not build on prior knowledge effectively due to not following plans precisely.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Strong early years teaching; some inconsistency in other subjects with curriculum implementation.
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About Us
Riseley CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 171 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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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GROWTH LAST YEAR: The 2018 Christmas Fair was a great success, raising $1,799.65; we can't wait to channel our inner Grinch this holiday season.
For relatively little work, School Angel has raised 548.14.
After expenses, 5,594.80 was collected overall for the 2018鈥�19 academic year.
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JOINING OR ASSISTING THE PTA: Riseley C of E Primary School's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is operated by a group of parent and teacher volunteers.
Every four to six weeks, we have an hour-long planning session where we discuss ways to raise money for the school so that every student can benefit.
Please do so if you haven't already!
You can participate whatever much or little you have time for, and if you have any questions, please contact a committee member.
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When you visit well-known companies' websites through our School Angel page, they have agreed to give a portion of their profits (up to 5% of your purchase) to the PTA.
GROWTH LAST YEAR: The 2018 Christmas Fair was a great success, raising $1,799.65; we can't wait to channel our inner Grinch this holiday season.
For relatively little work, School Angel has raised 548.14.
After expenses, 5,594.80 was collected overall for the 2018鈥�19 academic year.
becoming a class representative for your child's class or offering fresh ideas for money-raising or spending initiatives.
helping to manage or plan events
JOINING OR ASSISTING THE PTA: Riseley C of E Primary School's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is operated by a group of parent and teacher volunteers.
Every four to six weeks, we have an hour-long planning session where we discuss ways to raise money for the school so that every student can benefit.
Please do so if you haven't already!
You can participate whatever much or little you have time for, and if you have any questions, please contact a committee member.
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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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 25.8 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 99 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 46% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 2.33% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 | 102 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 50% 10 | 48.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.75% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 46 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 46 | 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 | 60% | 23.15% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 2.41% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Riseley CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
