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Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers
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Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers
- Primary
- South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught effectively through a regular, discrete program.
Success of the Curriculum: Good teaching and interesting learning activities lead to good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Occasionally, lessons do not move on at a quick enough pace, and tasks are not sufficiently challenging.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment by the end of Year 6 is above average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective assessment systems mean that pupils know how well they are doing and what they need to do to improve.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils are well-behaved and kept safe. Their attitudes to learning are first-rate in classes where teaching is strongest.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress due to well-targeted individual or small group support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and are very well looked after by teachers and other adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school monitors and celebrates good attendance and manages challenging behavior well.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers expressed positive views about their children's learning and the care taken by the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are involved through questionnaires and discussions about their children's progress.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of additional activities, visits, and visitors enrich students' learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers create a positive atmosphere for learning and foster strong relationships.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching promotes enjoyment and good learning in most lessons.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The marking of pupils' work is usually constructive and helpful.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few lessons do not move along at a quick enough pace and some tasks are not challenging enough.
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About Us
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 164 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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Being the headteacher of Trinity St. Mary's and extending a warm welcome to you is a privilege. We are a Church of England primary school with one form entrance that is located in the centre of South Woodham Ferrers. Our goal is to emulate Jesus by having ambitious dreams, working hard, never giving up, constantly learning, and being nice. Our related Christian Values of love, honesty, forgiveness, commitment, and sharing help us to realise this vision. Every member of our family can prosper thanks to our mission, Christian values, and school motto. We are a friendly, inviting school where each student is valued. Our school's community is compassionate and caring to one another as well as to our local and international communities. All of our children should develop into successful adults who are joyful, kind, compassionate, responsible, and successful members of God's creation. We are proud of our challenging and innovative curriculum, which gives our students the knowledge and abilities they need to succeed in a constantly changing environment. Our enrichment programmes, like "Boot Camp" and "The Mighty Oak," give our students extra tools to succeed as they move on to the next phase of their education. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us or make plans to visit our interesting school if you want to learn more about it.
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Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers
South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JX
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 25.8 | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 102 | 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 | 50% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 103 1 | 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 | 60% | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 102 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 6 | 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 | 60% 18 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 23 | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 93 | 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 | 78% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 9.05% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers
Local authority ratio 20 : 1