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St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
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St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Farnham Royal SL2 3AW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils practise calculation skills well and apply learning to real-life contexts.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress in science and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Effective phonics and early reading approach, pupils learn to read securely.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious learning through thoughtful sequences, subject knowledge developed effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment sometimes does not match the needs of below-average pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent subject knowledge impacts some pupils' achievement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils, including disadvantaged ones, make strong progress in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely interventions help pupils catch up when they fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard, listen attentively, and behave well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most secure in reading, writing and maths by end of Key Stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Quickly catch up if behind, strong support for SEND pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive and respectful behaviour in lessons and playground.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pastoral support ensures safety and readiness to learn for all pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: High expectations and skilful curriculum adaptations for SEND achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and teachers stop it quickly. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff create a nurturing and family-like atmosphere.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; learn about online and offline safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm, warm interactions reflecting school values.
Parent Feedback: Parents are enthusiastic about the school鈥檚 work and staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the warm and inclusive environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the hard work and commitment of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy 'cool, fun experiments' in science.
Extracurricular Activities: Range includes tag rugby, football, music, arts; still developing further.
Teacher Engagement: High staff morale due to valued staff views and manageable workloads.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong progress noted in maths and science.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have high expectations and strong subject knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes don鈥檛 match assessment well enough to needs.
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About Us
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 251 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Located in the village of Farnham Royal, we are hidden away up a quiet road, opposite St Marys Farnham Royal Church. With easy access to the main road between Slough and Beaconsfield, we are the ideal choice for children who will benefit from a small family orientated school. With only 25 children per class and all year groups supported by Learning Support Assistants. We are able to provide a happy, caring environment, where education can be bespoke to each child's needs. Ensuring every child flourishes. "Parents, too, appreciate the warm and nurturing environment of the school." Ofsted 2019. We are very proud of Christian values, which underpin all we do and ensure that our diverse community learns and grows together. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website and that you will come a visit our school, in person, very soon.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | - | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 57% | 57.12% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 10.52% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 104 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 98 | 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 | 58% 6 | 62.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 10.86% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 3 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 98 | 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 | 52% 17 | 60.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 6 | 10.25% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 69% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.5% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1