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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Fontmell Magna SP7 0PF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are receiving a broad and balanced curriculum in every key stage.
Foundational Skills: Children in Reception learn phonics as soon as they start school.
Areas Needing Improvement: curriculums in some subjects from Reception to Year 6 have not been evaluated fully.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, for example, there are some gaps in pupils鈥� fluency in calculation.
Support for Falling Behind: Plans are in place to meet recent review targets for SEND pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and show respect for each other, but there's still a minority who disrupt learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some pupils with SEND are cared for, but their educational needs are not deeply addressed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff deal with it swiftly when it does occur.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training and vigilant recruitment checks.
Parent Feedback: New leaders have engaged well with parents and local societies.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through local societies and community engagement initiatives.
Extracurricular Activities: Music and sports are very important features in the school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive regular subject training to ensure that pupils learn the most important aspects of the subject they are studying.
Impact on Student Progress: Where strengths exist, such as in upper key stage 2, the curriculum is well sequenced and pupils retain knowledge over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers鈥� expectations are too low at times, accepting pupils鈥� work of a low standard.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' use of behaviour policy is inconsistent, leading to uncorrected mistakes in pupils' work.
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About Us
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 81 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 16 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 103 |
| 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 | 107 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 70% | 49.73% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well 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 | 100 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 46% | 58.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | - | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 56.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 - 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1