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St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
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St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Sodbury BS37 6EE
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the Reception class work with enthusiasm and make good progress in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress, particularly in their personal, social and emotional development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase the amount of outstanding teaching by sharing best practices among all teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Tracking shows pupils of all abilities are now making at least good progress in core subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Challenging targets are set and when pupils fall behind, they are given extra support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are exceptionally polite and welcoming. They show great respect to one another and to adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress due to strong support from teachers and assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe at school at all times and their lessons support them well in learning how to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes good relationships and will not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that the school is well led and managed. Most would recommend the school to other parents.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers mostly plan tasks well to match pupils鈥� needs, abilities, and interests.
Impact on Student Progress: The school鈥檚 leaders have taken effective actions to raise pupils鈥� attainment and standards of teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Joint observations show that the school鈥檚 judgements on the quality of teaching are accurate.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all activities are purposeful and questioning is less developed in a small minority of weaker lessons.
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About Us
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 333 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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Please scroll down to observe how our school's mission statement鈥�"Valuing Effort, Valuing Others, Valuing Self"鈥攊s firmly enshrined in our motto.
View the most recent PTA and news articles, read the most recent school council minutes, or browse the newsletters to learn more about our school.
All of the students and staff at St. John's Mead work hard to make the school the best it can be.
We hope you enjoy learning more about St. John's Mead CEVC Primary on our website.
We are fortunate to have an 11-class primary school and a nursery that accepts children as young as 3 years old, both of which are situated in lovely, wide grounds in the well-liked market town of Chipping Sodbury.
At St. John's Mead, we believe that every child should develop in wisdom, knowledge, and skills in order to flourish as an individual made in the image of God who has the capacity to positively impact the world.
We want to foster a passion of learning that lasts a lifetime as well as an open, inquisitive mind.
At St. John's Mead School, we uphold Christian principles that are inspired by Jesus' life and teachings.
Together, we are learning to recognise these ideals and put them into practise in our academic lives.
In order to build a caring and enduring community where all children can grow up socially, morally, and spiritually while also developing an understanding of their own and other people's cultures, we support and encourage one another and work to serve others with compassion, forgiveness, and understanding.
With a growing knowledge of the opportunities and challenges to build a more just world and a healthy environment for all, we are learning how to be engaged local, national, and international citizens.
We acknowledge that God sees and cherishes each person for who they are, and that Jesus taught us that the best indicator of how we treat others is how we treat ourselves.
Children learn to know, love, and cherish themselves at St. John's Mead so that they can become seekers of goodness and truth.
They are learning how to live healthy lifestyles and how to be confident in their own identities.
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View the most recent PTA and news articles, read the most recent school council minutes, or browse the newsletters to learn more about our school.
All of the students and staff at St. John's Mead work hard to make the school the best it can be.
We hope you enjoy learning more about St. John's Mead CEVC Primary on our website.
We are fortunate to have an 11-class primary school and a nursery that accepts children as young as 3 years old, both of which are situated in lovely, wide grounds in the well-liked market town of Chipping Sodbury.
At St. John's Mead, we believe that every child should develop in wisdom, knowledge, and skills in order to flourish as an individual made in the image of God who has the capacity to positively impact the world.
We want to foster a passion of learning that lasts a lifetime as well as an open, inquisitive mind.
At St. John's Mead School, we uphold Christian principles that are inspired by Jesus' life and teachings.
Together, we are learning to recognise these ideals and put them into practise in our academic lives.
In order to build a caring and enduring community where all children can grow up socially, morally, and spiritually while also developing an understanding of their own and other people's cultures, we support and encourage one another and work to serve others with compassion, forgiveness, and understanding.
With a growing knowledge of the opportunities and challenges to build a more just world and a healthy environment for all, we are learning how to be engaged local, national, and international citizens.
We acknowledge that God sees and cherishes each person for who they are, and that Jesus taught us that the best indicator of how we treat others is how we treat ourselves.
Children learn to know, love, and cherish themselves at St. John's Mead so that they can become seekers of goodness and truth.
They are learning how to live healthy lifestyles and how to be confident in their own identities.
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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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 25.8 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 105 | 96 | 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 | 61% | 53.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.37% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 104 2 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 89 | 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% 1 | 57.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.61% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 91 | 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% 3 | 56.65% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 7 | 9.68% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 104 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 59% | 55.94% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 10.68% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1