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Bewdley Primary School
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Bewdley Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| 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: Effective teaching of phonics from early years onwards has resulted in average results in the Year 1 phonics check.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers match learning activities to pupils’ ability and give clear explanations, ensuring pupils make good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching needs to consistently develop pupils’ reasoning skills in mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised with focus on phonics; maths implementation inconsistent.
Success of the Curriculum: Engaging curriculum designed; evaluation not fully effective.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject knowledge and curriculum implementation in some subjects including mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with particular gaps in their learning receive effective additional support and resources.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and adhere to school rules, being cheerful, respectful, and polite.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular support provided for pupils who find reading difficult.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour; pupils considerate and kind.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading at the end of key stage 2 in 2018 dipped below national average, especially for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading prioritised, maths needs better subject knowledge.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school is well-respected for the work it undertakes with pupils who have SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate identification and effective support with external agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel entirely safe; bullying occurs rarely and is addressed promptly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure all safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose and staff are aware of their responsibilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, bullying is rare with support from anti-bullying ambassadors.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents said their children make good progress and are taught well in school.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel their children are happy and feel safe in school.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of nurturing environment.
Parental Involvement: Engages parents in reading through workshops.
Teacher Engagement: All staff are proud to be a member of the school and respond positively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ assessments are now reliable, and pupils progress well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Meetings regularly check on pupils' progress, ensuring assessments are reliable.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Persistent absence was above average; interventions have been effective to manage it.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need better subject knowledge in some areas like mathematics.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers performing arts, dance, football, and card games clubs.
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About Us
Bewdley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 444 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 25.8 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 57% | 52.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.65% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
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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 | 104 3 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 93 | 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 | 72% 21 | 58.48% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 15 | 8.81% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 101 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 93 | 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 | 51% 9 | 57.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.64% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 60% | 55.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.07% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bewdley Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
