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Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
Early years provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
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Foundational Skills: Ensuring that pupils learn to read well is a high priority.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is organized to progress from simple to complex activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: In history, planning for learning is not always as effective as in English and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers' planning in mathematics ensures logical knowledge and skill-building.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff know their pupils exceptionally well, so they understand when extra help is needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school is usually good.
Support for SEND Pupils: The headteacher and governors are ambitious for all pupils to do well, including those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and there is always an adult pupils can go to if worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff share any concerns quickly.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents are highly positive about the school's work.
Parental Involvement: Leaders and governors should continue to work closely with parents to resolve any remaining concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy after-school clubs, including an outdoor learning program.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well supported, and leaders care about their well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils are confident to apply their knowledge to solve more difficult problems.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors visited lessons across a variety of subjects and praised the overall teaching quality.
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Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 95 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 40% 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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We foster a loving, family-like environment at Bayford CofE Primary School, which is supported by our Christian principles of courage, respect, peace, appreciation, love, and responsibility. Our school, situated in a small village of rural Hertfordshire, is a voluntary controlled Church of England Nursery and Primary School for children from 3 to 11 years old. We understand that education is a partnership between parents, kids, and schools, and we're devoted to working with families to give our kids the best possible upbringing. In order to ensure that every child has the skills necessary to realise their full potential, we work to help them develop their talents and abilities while giving them the chance to be joyful, self-assured, resilient, and eager learners. Our goal is to offer a dynamic, creative curriculum that will engage students, challenge them, and inspire them to engage in a variety of high-quality learning activities. We have a range of facilities, which include a field, pond and woodland area which allow us to provide fantastic outdoor learning opportunities for our children, enhancing our engaging curricular and extra-curricular activities that we provide. Our team of knowledgeable and committed professionals, who work constantly to give every child the best teaching and learning opportunities, is our greatest resource, though. At Bayford, we take great pleasure in our solid home-school partnerships. We promote an open door approach that enables parents and staff to consult whenever necessary. We place a high priority on creating solid relationships between the home and the school so that we can collaborate together to produce the best results for each kid.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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B-
C
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.3 - 17.3
Proficient Math 104 111 103
Proficient Read 105 107 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 99 97
Reading 105 100 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 40% 58.25% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 9.95% 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 -0.6 Below Average
Writing -3.9 Below Average
Maths -1.1 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 107 3 98 96
Reading 107 4 97 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% 5 62.59% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 26 11.98% 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 1.7 Above Average
Writing -0.5 Below 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 110 4 94 94
Reading 111 8 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 92% 35 61.05% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 33% 12 11.72% 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 4.3 Well Above Average
Writing 0.4 Average
Maths 4.1 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 106 94 93
Reading 103 95 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 57% 59.7% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 21% 11.43% 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 Above Average
Writing 2.0 Above Average
Maths 4.2 Well Above Average
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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 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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