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Benson Church of England Primary School
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Benson Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Benson OX10 6LX
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Foundational Skills: Prioritises reading and mathematics but needs better expertise in teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad but lacks precise key knowledge and concepts in some subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all pupils develop specialist knowledge; curriculum design requires strengthening.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes with improved behaviour management strategies.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Math skills improve with new initiatives; some gaps remain unaddressed.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support for struggling readers is ineffective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective opportunities ensure most learn successfully with peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong adult support ensures safety; rare unkind behavior resolved effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High expectations promote a caring and tolerant environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View; evidence of engagement considered.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well-supported with recent positive changes noted.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent assessment hinders precise teaching adaptations.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Ongoing training in subject-specific knowledge needed.
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About Us
Benson Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 291 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | 20.2 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | - |
| 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 | 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 | 62% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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.
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.
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Benson Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1