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Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Primary
- Walton BA16 9LA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The programme to teach pupils to read is well established.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has planned a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In writing, the order pupils learn grammatical knowledge is not carefully planned.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, pupils develop their number skill in a logical order.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers are prompt to identify when a pupil may have a need.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are calm and orderly, both in the classroom and out.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers skilfully adapt the curriculum to support these pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn to keep safe, both online and in the community.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school focuses on pupils鈥� well-being and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are enthusiastic about the school.
Parental Involvement: A school fair highlighted well-being as a central part of the school culture.
Extracurricular Activities: The school plans a variety of trips, events, and clubs, like chess, cookery, and sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well trained to make sure pupils have the exact support needed.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers carefully check pupils鈥� understanding, ensuring misconceptions are quickly dealt with.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Well-chosen professional development makes sure staff have the expertise needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some parts of the early years curriculum are new and still being embedded.
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About Us
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 143 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 84% 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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Thank you for visiting our school's website. We hope you find it interesting and enlightening. At Walton Church of England Primary School we aim to provide a safe, caring, happy and stimulating learning environment where everyone's contribution is valued. We urge everyone in our school community to reach their greatest potential. We collaborate to develop a curriculum that is appropriate, balanced, and ensures that the requirements of each child are satisfied. We think that every child should have the chance to increase their self-esteem and confidence. Our school places a premium on recognising and rewarding achievement in all facets of school life. It is vital to equip our children with all the skills necessary for them to become thoughtful, hardworking, considerate and well-motivated citizens of the future as they move through primary school and onto the secondary phase of their education. Our OFSTED evaluation of Walton was favourable in July 2011 "an outstanding school... that provides outstanding value for the money given the excellent student achievements. Students behave admirably and feel quite protected in this supportive and joyful school." Our school website has a copy of the complete report. It is crucial for potential parents to visit our school in order to evaluate the educational opportunities we provide and get a sense of the community that is Walton CEVC Primary School. To visit please call Mrs Keith, our office manager on 01458 443675, to arrange a time when you can be shown around our learning community.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 25.8 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 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 | 107 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 84% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 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 | 83% 19 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 7 | 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 | 64% 23 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 18 | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 112 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 87% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well 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 - 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1