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St Michael's Church of England Combined School
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St Michael's Church of England Combined School
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- Stewkley LU7 0HA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
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Foundational Skills: New reading approach motivates more frequent reading; strong progress in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully planned curriculum prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain; strong provision in science.
Areas Needing Improvement: Disadvantaged pupils need to make better progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: New tracking system identifies and supports pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display good behaviour, kindness, and very positive attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Key stage 2 pupils making good progress in mathematics; Reading strategy leads to strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; systematic record-keeping and effective outside agency collaboration.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular staff updates on safeguarding; pupils learn about various safety topics.
Parent Feedback: Parents wholeheartedly support the school and value the strong sense of community.
Parental Involvement: Parents raise considerable funds, improving the outdoor play areas significantly.
Extracurricular Activities: Wealth of opportunities for sports clubs and inter-school competitions.
Outdoor Facilities: Significant improvements in pupils' outdoor play areas.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning interesting; consistent approach helps develop secure methods of calculation.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks ensure all groups progress well; strong progress in reading due to new approach.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations and new tracking system help assess and improve teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils, particularly disadvantaged and low-attaining ones, are not making strong enough progress.
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About Us
St Michael's Church of England Combined School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 199 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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 | 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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | - | 9.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 78% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 67% 15 | 62.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | 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 | 103 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 5 | 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% 27 | 60.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 108 | 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 | 79% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 - 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England Combined School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
