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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
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- Shaftesbury SP7 8PZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children learn phonics well, preparing them to be keen and skilled readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for the next stage in their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, crucial content is not clear enough, leading to gaps in understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children in the early years get off to a good start in mathematics and learn phonics effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults use assessment carefully to plan extra practice when children need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are respectful, and classrooms are calm and well-ordered.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND take part in the full curriculum alongside peers. Needs are carefully identified and supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils have confidence that staff will resolve their problems and keep them safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong safeguarding culture, and leaders act swiftly on concerns.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are very positive about the school and feel included in its 'family' atmosphere.
Extracurricular Activities: A rich range of visits and clubs, including Spanish and mindfulness, is offered.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers present new information in interesting ways, motivating pupils and improving accuracy in writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most teachers check pupils鈥� learning carefully, though some do not always address misconceptions swiftly.
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About Us
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 361 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 39% 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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Welcome to the webpage for our school! I sincerely hope you can find some time to look around, learn a little bit about what Shaftesbury CE Primary School has to offer, and participate in our celebration of our successes. If you were to look at nothing else, I would direct you to the Class Pages as these contain the most important examples of the work that goes on here: the children's work!. The students at Shaftesbury Primary are at the centre of everything we do every day, as they are at most schools, of course. Our ethos is grounded on Christian ideals that support our Church of England identity and is centred on inspiration in all areas. We want to INSPIRE as a learning community that includes the kids, their families, and our staff. are Self-Reliant, Never Quit, Shine, Positively Participate, Celebrate Individuality, Reach for the stars, Explore, and Excite. We actively promote a growth mindset within the learning community and consider both adults and children to be learners. To enable everyone to be their best selves, we collaborate. We are honoured to be a part of the Southern Academy Trust, which includes a number of local schools and has connections outside of Shaftesbury. If you would like to find out more about our school or the multi-academy trust we belong to then don't hesitate to get in contact and we'll do our best to answer all your questions. We appreciate you taking the time to read all the way down here! Click on this link to view one of my favourite Class Page postings from the previous year as a treat.
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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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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 20.9 | 28.4 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 101 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 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 | 99 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 39% | 49.73% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.08% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 106 5 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 67% 11 | 58.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 13 | 10.32% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 3 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 56% 32 | 56.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 2 | 7.71% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 98 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 90 | 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 | 24% | 51.38% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.79% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th 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 | 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
