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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
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- Bridgwater TA6 7LX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritize reading from the start. Pupils' books help them practice sounds they are learning.
Success of the Curriculum: The wealth of experiences sparks pupils' enthusiasm.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum needs better planning in history, religious education, and science.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils get off to a flying start in reading and work hard in various subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Adults have clear expectations of pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning, resulting in hard work and good behaviour.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who find learning difficult, including those with SEND, are usually well supported but some support is not planned well enough.
Support for SEND Pupils: Students with SEND are generally well supported, although some support plans need improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know that bullying is not tolerated and feel safe talking to staff if worried or upset.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders prioritize pupil safety with correct checks on staff and roles like e-cadets for online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school鈥檚 support. A parent commented, 鈥楾he headteacher and staff are amazing!鈥�
Parental Involvement: Leaders and teachers work closely with parents to support children鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of experiences, including choir visits, cultural exchanges, and local community engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy outdoor activities like racing around on bikes and making models.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers read enthusiastically and engage well with students.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching in reading, writing, and mathematics is effective, leading to good achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some curriculum areas limit how well children can do, indicating room for improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers plan learning to deepen understanding but some subjects need better planning.
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About Us
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 493 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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Welcome to the website for St. Mary's Church of England Primary School. At St. Mary's Primary School, we think every child should have the chance to realise their full potential in both academic subjects and in broader life skills that will help them become excellent citizens. As a church school, our mission is to promote Christian principles and a compassionate attitude toward others. We work hard to instil in kids a passion for education, a sense of accomplishment when they complete a task, and a desire to continue learning throughout their lives. We must teach kids how to live in a society, how to be responsible, independent adults, how to think critically about the world around them, and how to accept people of all races, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. Children must also be given the courage and abilities to communicate their thoughts, as well as a strong sense of moral duty. This can only be done if we, as a learning community, collaborate and place the kids at the centre of all our decisions. On this website, you may find a lot of information about our school, but I would still recommend coming to see us in person.
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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-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.4 | - | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 53% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 106 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 82% 15 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 67% 16 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 101 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 51% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below 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 - 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
