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Witney Community Primary School
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Witney Community Primary School
- Primary
- Witney OX28 1HL
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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 | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Early reading is taught well from day one in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum which starts in the early years.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, leaders are still refining their curriculum thinking.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop fluency in their reading. However, not all subjects consistently recall prior learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are at risk of falling behind are given the help they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good. They are well mannered and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders quickly and accurately identify those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and provide effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have addressed significant weaknesses in safeguarding. Staff know exactly what to do if they have a concern about a pupil.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work tenaciously to get help for families when needed. Pupils learn to recognise signs of abuse.
Parent Feedback: Responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online survey, Parent View, were reviewed.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy clubs that help them develop talents and interests. Participation is improving with new provisions.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers confidently breakdown new learning into manageable steps so that understanding builds over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Trustees and governors have clear oversight and ensure high-quality education.
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About Us
Witney Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 231 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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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The 1938-founded Witney Community Primary School is housed in a distinctive Witney structure. Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage students are housed in 3 classes, whereas Key Stage 2 students are in 4 classrooms. Thirty new students enter our school each year, making up the majority of the 205 students in the main school. 30 full-time students are enrolled in the Foundation Stage class, which has its own distinct play space and restrooms. Additionally, the school has a music room, a library, an art room, and an ICT room. Each classroom additionally has additional internet-connected computers and access to a laptop trolley. We offer a safe, joyful environment where every child and adult is appreciated and the work is interesting and challenging. We hold both the kids and ourselves to a high standard so that each child can reach their full potential as a learner and grow to be self-assured and enthusiastic. We want to see the whole child developed. We consider the partnership between the home and school to be crucial for your kid and extend a warm welcome to all parents and carers. You can learn more about the objectives of our school, the extracurricular activities that the students participate in, our accomplishments, and the many unforgettable experiences that the students have by visiting our website. We hope you find the information you want whilst looking through the site but please do contact us if you have any further questions and you are very welcome to come and have a look around anytime.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.7 | 19.9 | 25 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 101 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 103 | 105 |
| 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 | 101 | 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 | 45% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 107 | 96 | 96 |
| 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 | 65% | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | 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.
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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 | 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 Witney Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1