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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Portishead BS20 6BT
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children begin learning phonics as soon as they start school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum that is designed exceptionally well.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement noted in the curriculum section.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils read a range of challenging texts fluently and explain their mathematical thinking confidently.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils fall behind, they receive the help they need to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display exemplary attitudes towards their learning and are polite and well-mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know the pupils well, and individual pupil plans are precise and regularly reviewed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders ensure that keeping children safe is everyone鈥檚 responsibility, and staff deal with bullying quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff use their training to spot quickly pupils who are at risk, ensuring they receive the help they need.
Parent Feedback: Parent feedback is collected using Ofsted Parent View, influencing inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: Information regarding how parents can give feedback or complain is clearly communicated.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs such as choir, coding, chess, hockey, and art.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from a highly effective development programme and have strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers understand how their lessons build on past learning, leading to exceptional student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges with teaching staff noted.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and benefit from a highly effective development programme.
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About Us
St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 613 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors at St. Peter's Church of England Primary School.
With a strong Christian ethos, a feeling of community, and a dedication to excellence for all of the children in our care, we are a warm and friendly family school.
Every one of our kids should feel safe, enthusiastic, secure, and confident, and we work hard to achieve this.
Each child should succeed academically and contribute significantly to the world, according to our goals.
Visit that section of our website to learn more about our commitment to excellence.
The faculty is unwavering in their desire for all students.
All students and employees can succeed thanks to the learning culture you have established.
The reading and phonics teachers at St. Peter's possess a lot of specialised knowledge.
Students conduct incredibly well and are assured and self-assured.
The majority of parent comments regarding staff attempts to make kids happy, feel safe, and be well-cared-for are good.
Parents report that staff members respect and value each child.
Our definition of excellence was improved in 2018 to include "Excellence in everything we do, Excellence in who we are, and Excellence in our service to others."
You can learn more about how carefully we consider the education we provide for each kid by viewing the Excellence as Standard DVD linked below.
We received the designation of "Teaching School" in June 2017.
At St. Peter's, we take great pride in the kind of instruction we provide, and we are happy to be able to spread this pride to others.
We were chosen as one of 32 English Hubs in England in October 2018.
We have resources and knowledge in elementary education because we are Portishead's biggest primary school.
St. Peter's established a 630-place primary school in September 2014.
St. Peter's is a fantastic location to learn thanks to the 4.3 million development that was made possible by the expansion. We also have several state-of-the-art facilities.
We are really proud of our school, and I hope that this website will give you a glimpse of what we have to offer and how things operate.
I hope you have fun learning about St. Peter's, whether you are a parent, a student, or a friend of the school.
I would be more than pleased to meet you and show you around if you are a prospective parent.
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With a strong Christian ethos, a feeling of community, and a dedication to excellence for all of the children in our care, we are a warm and friendly family school.
Every one of our kids should feel safe, enthusiastic, secure, and confident, and we work hard to achieve this.
Each child should succeed academically and contribute significantly to the world, according to our goals.
Visit that section of our website to learn more about our commitment to excellence.
The faculty is unwavering in their desire for all students.
All students and employees can succeed thanks to the learning culture you have established.
The reading and phonics teachers at St. Peter's possess a lot of specialised knowledge.
Students conduct incredibly well and are assured and self-assured.
The majority of parent comments regarding staff attempts to make kids happy, feel safe, and be well-cared-for are good.
Parents report that staff members respect and value each child.
Our definition of excellence was improved in 2018 to include "Excellence in everything we do, Excellence in who we are, and Excellence in our service to others."
You can learn more about how carefully we consider the education we provide for each kid by viewing the Excellence as Standard DVD linked below.
We received the designation of "Teaching School" in June 2017.
At St. Peter's, we take great pride in the kind of instruction we provide, and we are happy to be able to spread this pride to others.
We were chosen as one of 32 English Hubs in England in October 2018.
We have resources and knowledge in elementary education because we are Portishead's biggest primary school.
St. Peter's established a 630-place primary school in September 2014.
St. Peter's is a fantastic location to learn thanks to the 4.3 million development that was made possible by the expansion. We also have several state-of-the-art facilities.
We are really proud of our school, and I hope that this website will give you a glimpse of what we have to offer and how things operate.
I hope you have fun learning about St. Peter's, whether you are a parent, a student, or a friend of the school.
I would be more than pleased to meet you and show you around if you are a prospective parent.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.1 | - | 26.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 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 | 106 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 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 | 77% | 54.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.3% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 107 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 92 | 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 | 80% 2 | 55.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 5 | 8.04% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 105 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 87 | 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 | 78% 3 | 54.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 3 | 8.43% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 75% | 52.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.6% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
