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The Bawburgh School
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- Bawburgh NR9 3LR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics and reading basics are taught well to early years and Year 1 pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a broad and interesting curriculum that promotes academic and personal skills.
Foundational Skills: Reading and mathematics are a priority, with fun, engaging lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum plans need further development to ensure progressive skill building, especially in history and science.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment systems for new curricula need embedding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: All Year 6 pupils attained expected standards in reading and writing; almost all in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders use bespoke support and tailored interventions to help pupils who need extra assistance.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High achievement in reading and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support available for struggling readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display praiseworthy behaviour and care for their environment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons and around school, but focus can wane where teaching is less effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support for SEND pupils helps them make good progress and develop independence in learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored support allows SEND pupils to learn alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare, and pupils feel safe at school, knowing adults will resolve issues swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with regular staff training and effective systems in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe; strong focus on well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parental support and confidence in school leadership is high, with improved communication noted.
Parental Involvement: Parents are invited to workshops and weekly achievements reviews, fostering strong engagement.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly positive; recommend the school happily.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs, visits, and sports activities with increasing competition opportunities.
Outdoor Facilities: Creative use of space ensures engaging and organized learning environments.
Extracurricular Activities: Includes 'Into Opera' project, sports, and theater visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported by leadership, which focuses on minimizing workload while maintaining high standards.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching leads to strong pupil progress, especially in upper key stage 2.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessments and feedback help improve teachers’ skills and effectiveness.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers motivated and proud; supportive environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons motivate students to try their best.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on understanding and addressing misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teaching is consistently high standard, needing further bespoke support and training.
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About Us
The Bawburgh School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 101 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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| 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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 26.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 107 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 93 | 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 | 73% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 3.88% | 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 | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 80% 12 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 3 | 6.78% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below 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 | 107 4 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 4 | 89 | 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 | 92% 21 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 10 | 5.5% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 | 103 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 83 | 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 | 71% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.77% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bawburgh School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1