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Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School
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Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School
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- Sherborne St John RG24 9HT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Adequate |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve particularly strongly in subjects such as mathematics due to leaders identifying specific knowledge and structuring the curriculum effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum builds progressively from early years, ensuring pupils鈥� learning accumulates effectively, especially in math.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in foundation subjects like history needs to be developed to match the effectiveness seen in math.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The majority of pupils achieve well in reading and math, becoming enthusiastic readers who read regularly.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have tackled learning gaps due to COVID-19 effectively, and pupils who have fallen behind are catching up with support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The vast majority of pupils behave very well in lessons and around the school, showing positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt tasks and lessons expertly to ensure pupils with SEND achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with any concerns quickly and effectively, and pupils know who to tell if they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong sense of promoting trust, truth, and forgiveness, contributing to pupils鈥� welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents rightly think their children are well looked after at school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders make sure staff have time to prepare for important events like parent consultation evenings.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of enrichment activities and extracurricular provision, which is being restored post-pandemic.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy trips and themed days, linking learning with outdoor activities like visits to local allotments.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders prioritize staff workload and well-being by making sure the right resources and approaches are in place.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� strong subject knowledge and ability to adapt lessons help meet pupils' needs effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: At times, weaker readers are given books that do not match their phonic knowledge precisely enough.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is more effective in subjects like maths compared to foundation subjects.
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About Us
Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 117 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 88% 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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We are a vibrant, welcoming school for kids ages 4 to 11. (Reception to Year 6).
Through various tactics, we work to spread "Growth Mindsets" throughout the school, encouraging students to realise their full potential through hard work, perseverance, experimenting with various approaches, and learning from their failures (to find out more about this have a look at the Growth Mindset section on our Information tab).
You'll find there's always something entertaining going on to improve our already interesting curriculum, which improves everyone's learning experience.
Each student has numerous inspiring and unique chances at Sherborne St. John Primary School to develop their self-worth and acquire new life skills, which we believe will stick with them for the rest of their lives.
With about 110 students in 4 classes, Sherborne St. John Church of England Primary School has been operating on its current location for more than 150 years.
In keeping with the original purpose of the school, which was to educate the children of the community, the majority of our students still reside in Sherborne St. John.
If you select the "History" tab, you can learn more about the school's past.
Please visit this website's Ofsted Reports, which provides access to the complete Ofsted Report for the school, for further details.
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Through various tactics, we work to spread "Growth Mindsets" throughout the school, encouraging students to realise their full potential through hard work, perseverance, experimenting with various approaches, and learning from their failures (to find out more about this have a look at the Growth Mindset section on our Information tab).
You'll find there's always something entertaining going on to improve our already interesting curriculum, which improves everyone's learning experience.
Each student has numerous inspiring and unique chances at Sherborne St. John Primary School to develop their self-worth and acquire new life skills, which we believe will stick with them for the rest of their lives.
With about 110 students in 4 classes, Sherborne St. John Church of England Primary School has been operating on its current location for more than 150 years.
In keeping with the original purpose of the school, which was to educate the children of the community, the majority of our students still reside in Sherborne St. John.
If you select the "History" tab, you can learn more about the school's past.
Please visit this website's Ofsted Reports, which provides access to the complete Ofsted Report for the school, for further details.
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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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 25.8 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 109 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 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 | 88% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.18% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 99 | 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 | 88% 7 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 25 | 11.36% | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 107 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 99 | 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 | 81% 8 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 9 | 11.54% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 73% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 40% | 10.67% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1