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St Andrew's Church School
- Primary
- Somerset West and Taunton TA2 6HA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is a particular strength of the school.
Success of the Curriculum: There has been considerable development of the teaching of writing, and standards have risen at the end of early years and key stage 1.
Foundational Skills: Reception provides vibrant learning, focusing on phonics and reading.
Areas Needing Improvement: Boys鈥� writing remains as an area of development for the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum with improved staff training, but lacks detailed knowledge breakdown.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum knowledge not detailed enough; improvements needed for consistent teaching.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The progress that pupils made across key stage 2 last year was above average in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Most pupils who need to catch up in their learning also make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of the pupils across the school is good in both their lessons and play.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes and behave well, taking on leadership roles.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Key stage 2 outcomes below expectations in mathematics and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Support available for catching up, though precise checks needed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Parents of pupils with SEND are highly complimentary about the good support their children are given during their time in the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most SEND pupils follow the broad curriculum; effective support needs better curriculum-linked targets.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and understand how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant for pupils鈥� safety and welfare.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, promoting a safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Overwhelmingly, parents believe that their children are safe and well looked after.
Parental Involvement: Parents are confident in the school, saying teachers are 鈥榓mazing鈥�.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate strong pastoral guidance provided by staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils and their parents value the enrichment of the curriculum through frequent highlights.
Teacher Engagement: You and your team of leaders have identified relevant priorities for the next stage of the school鈥檚 development.
Teacher Engagement: Staff supportive of changes; appreciate professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved standards in phonic knowledge are helping pupils to spell a wider range of vocabulary accurately.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There has been significant changes to leadership since the previous inspection.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders are continuing to develop the teaching of writing to ensure all pupils build on their good key stage 1 starting points.
Impact on Student Progress: Variable teaching quality affects consistent progress.
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About Us
St Andrew's Church School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 236 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 32% 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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| 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 22.3 | 29.9 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 97 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 100 | 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 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 32% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.42% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.3 | Well 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 | 105 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 55% 6 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 4 | 9.22% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 96 | 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 | 61% 7 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 8.19% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 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 | 54% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.13% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Andrew's Church School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
