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St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
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St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
- Primary
- Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet SS13 2DU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers actively promote subject-specific vocabulary, improving language skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum enriches student learning through diverse projects and trips.
Foundational Skills: Reading prioritized with high-quality phonics from Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-balanced, sequenced curriculum helps pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in geography and history needs consistency.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff need better subject knowledge; leads to learning gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics lessons are tailored to meet individual needs.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular meetings ensure support for underperforming pupils with no excuses.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic, respect each other, and thrive in the positive atmosphere.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High-quality phonics supports reading; rigorous reading curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and support for those not keeping up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Kind and caring pupils; occasional low-level behavior addressed quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive learning environment ensures obstacles to learning are overcome.
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled staff ensure right support for SEND pupils to access curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose; children feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff maintain a high vigilance culture, ensuring pupil safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding; pupils know how to keep safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong understanding of school values; respectful behavior.
Parent Feedback: Parents find teachers approachable and inclusive, reflecting positively on the school.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents through regular communication and seeking their views.
Parent Feedback: Communication with parents about education improving.
Extracurricular Activities: Numerous trips and visitor engagements enhance the learning experience.
Extracurricular Activities: Various extracurricular activities like art, sports, and building.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working here, benefiting from strong professional development programs.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching boosts pupil progress, especially among disadvantaged pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New academic progress system helps address learning gaps.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported by the school leadership.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in teaching certain subjects like geography and history.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency in staff subject knowledge affects teaching.
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About Us
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 221 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 31 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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Bowers Gifford and North Benfleet
SS13 2DU
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B+
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 31.8 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 103 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 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 | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 55% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.79% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below 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 | 105 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 97 | 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% 13 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 8 | 10.71% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above 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 | 106 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 74% | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 10% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
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 | 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
31 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
Local authority ratio 20 : 1