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Soudley School
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- Ruspidge and Soudley GL14 2UA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' learning in science and geography is strong due to well-sequenced knowledge.
Foundational Skills: The phonics programme is not delivered effectively, hindering pupils' reading abilities.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum lacks clear sequence in some subjects, affecting pupils' knowledge retention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils struggle with retaining knowledge due to poorly sequenced curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers check phonics knowledge but not accurately, leading to mismatched reading materials.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level disruption and lack of pride in work are noted issues.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support, though targets are unclear.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and addressed quickly; pupils feel safe due to strong relationships.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality pastoral care helps build social and emotional resilience.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View. Positive feedback noted.
Parental Involvement: Pupils engage more with the local community, indicating involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy trips and village events. Pride in representing school at sporting competitions.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate leaders鈥� support for their workload and well-being.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors benefit from additional training to better understand school needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Some teachers do not have high enough expectations, affecting learning progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Delivery of phonics and curriculum sequence need improvement.
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About Us
Soudley School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 56 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.7 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 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 | 30% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.86% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 101 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 95 | 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 | 46% 11 | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 10.66% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well 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 | 101 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 5 | 95 | 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 | 57% 46 | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.75% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 94 | 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 | 11% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.31% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -7.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Soudley School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1