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Wantage Church of England Primary School
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Wantage Church of England Primary School
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- Wantage OX12 8DJ
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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 | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan learning following a 鈥榙o it, secure it, deepen it鈥� approach. Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress from their starting points with effective teaching strategies and support.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some variations in teaching quality; further improvements needed in pupils鈥� presentation of work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Good progress from starting points; above national average in combined reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions and additional challenges provided; emotional literacy support assists pupils鈥� well-being.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils mostly have positive attitudes, though some variation exists; occasional off-task behavior noted.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support in place to overcome barriers; strong progress from starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with quickly; culture of vigilance ensures pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding procedures; training provided for all staff. Records are detailed and thorough.
Parental Involvement: Efforts to involve parents in school life have been successful; improved communication noted.
Parent Feedback: Most parents welcome improvements; some remain dissatisfied. Positive comments about communication and staff dedication.
Extracurricular Activities: Organised ball games and table tennis at break times; positive play environment.
Teacher Engagement: Staff provided with effective training and support from Vale Academy Trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective interventions and teaching strategies lead to strong pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective monitoring and improvement strategies in place; governors involved in scrutiny.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variation in teaching quality; improvements still needed.
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About Us
Wantage Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 426 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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At Wantage CE Primary School, students feel secure, content, and eager to study.
This enables us to provide a broad and balanced education to our students, allowing them to thrive and fully experience life.
At Wantage CE Primary School, achievement is still high in the Early Years Foundation Stage and has increased in Key Stages 1 and 2.
Our school's top aims for 2018鈥�2019 are to decrease the achievement gap for disadvantaged students and enhance student development between KS1 and KS2.
In addition to a wide choice of extracurricular activities, we are happy to provide sports clubs for judo, rugby, netball, tennis, frisbee, water polo, triathlon, and "quad kids" athletics.
At Wantage CE, we have a strong musical heritage.
Our connections with the church are crucial to us.
The nuns from St. Mary's Convent Wantage provide devoted assistance to our Year 5 students in order to help them comprehend the deeper meaning and significance of the Passion play that the students develop, produce, and perform every Easter.
The school council organises and hosts Wantage does 'Strictly Come Dancing,' an annual event that offers an afternoon of entertainment and raises money for children's charities.
The school council and "Friends" collaborated to generate almost $8,000 for a new climbing wall for KS1 and a trim trail for KS2 in order to refurbish our outdoor play grounds in 2017鈥�2018.
The core of Wantage CE Primary School is still staff development.
Together with parents and governors, school staff has been developing a distinctive Christian vision for the school since September 2018.
Excellence for all in a culture that values each individual and encourages them to live their lives to the fullest.
Please get in touch with the school office if you're interested in learning more about us or scheduling a visit.
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This enables us to provide a broad and balanced education to our students, allowing them to thrive and fully experience life.
At Wantage CE Primary School, achievement is still high in the Early Years Foundation Stage and has increased in Key Stages 1 and 2.
Our school's top aims for 2018鈥�2019 are to decrease the achievement gap for disadvantaged students and enhance student development between KS1 and KS2.
In addition to a wide choice of extracurricular activities, we are happy to provide sports clubs for judo, rugby, netball, tennis, frisbee, water polo, triathlon, and "quad kids" athletics.
At Wantage CE, we have a strong musical heritage.
Our connections with the church are crucial to us.
The nuns from St. Mary's Convent Wantage provide devoted assistance to our Year 5 students in order to help them comprehend the deeper meaning and significance of the Passion play that the students develop, produce, and perform every Easter.
The school council organises and hosts Wantage does 'Strictly Come Dancing,' an annual event that offers an afternoon of entertainment and raises money for children's charities.
The school council and "Friends" collaborated to generate almost $8,000 for a new climbing wall for KS1 and a trim trail for KS2 in order to refurbish our outdoor play grounds in 2017鈥�2018.
The core of Wantage CE Primary School is still staff development.
Together with parents and governors, school staff has been developing a distinctive Christian vision for the school since September 2018.
Excellence for all in a culture that values each individual and encourages them to live their lives to the fullest.
Please get in touch with the school office if you're interested in learning more about us or scheduling a visit.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.4 | 21.4 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 102 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 67% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -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 | 102 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 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 | 52% 19 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 10.7% | 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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | 104 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 71% 12 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 59% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.89% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wantage Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1