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Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
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Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Barkston NG32 2NB
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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 | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach phonics and early reading well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a curriculum that matches the national requirements.
Areas Needing Improvement: Programme for some subjects is relatively new and leaders are continuing to develop the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The mathematics curriculum is logically ordered and coherently planned.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure that pupils who need extra support get it promptly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, understand high expectations, and behave very well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt the curriculum effectively to meet these pupils’ needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare, and staff deal with them quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding underpins the work of the school.
Parent Feedback: Many parents said their children are happy at school.
Parental Involvement: Some parents would like better communication between school and home.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued members of a motivated and respected team.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff teach phonics and early reading well, enabling pupils to become fluent readers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment effectively in lessons to know what pupils have learned.
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About Us
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 94 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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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I'm Rebecca Lyon, and I have the honour of leading Barkston and Syston CE Primary School. Our school is situated in a lovely area in South Lincolnshire, near to Belton House, and a short drive from Grantham. Our special setting, together with our experienced and committed staff, ensures that we provide all of our students with an aspirational and inspirational curriculum. Our educational programme aims to instil a sense of wonder and curiosity in all of our students and provide them with the skills they need to live happy, productive lives. As a Church of England school, we place a high value on our Christian foundation and value our close ties to the local church and community. To show you around our fantastic school, I would be pleased to meet with both prospective and present parents and carers. Please fill out the brief form in the "Contact Details" section (under the "About Us" page) if you'd like more details or to schedule a visit. As an alternative, call us at 01400 250553. I'm eager to introduce myself to you and show you around our fantastic school. Love, kindness, forbearance, respect, responsibility, willpower, and honesty.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 25.8 | 14 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 56% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.83% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 106 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 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 | 88% 1 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 7 | 7.65% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 112 6 | 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 | 87% 31 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 7.21% | 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 | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 56% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1