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Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School
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Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School
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- Ashford Carbonel SY8 4BX
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| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focus on developing reading and mathematics has improved achievements.
Success of the Curriculum: Reading and math progress improving, but other subjects lack coherence.
Areas Needing Improvement: History and geography curriculum needs better structure and key knowledge set.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading and mathematics achievements are improving.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly address gaps in English and mathematics learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils treat each other with respect and follow school rules well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Specific support helps overcome barriers; closely matched to needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff quickly sort out problems including bullying; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Gaps in recording safeguarding information need addressing.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Parental Involvement: Effective additional support provided for families needing help.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of clubs like chess, art, and cooking available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers given increasing expertise in delivering the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved delivery in reading and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need better curriculum structure and assessment in foundation subjects.
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About Us
Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 111 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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At Bishop Hooper, we urge everyone to be motivated by their faith in God and to uphold Christian principles so that our innovative teaching and learning are of the greatest calibre and our students accomplish their full potential. Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School is a successful school with a positive learning environment. We put a lot of effort into ensuring that every student achieves their individual objectives, whether they are academic, athletic, artistic, or musical. The relationships between students, teachers, parents, and governors, who all work together to make Bishop Hooper School the unique institution that it is, are something we take great pride in. Alongside the curriculum, our kids participate in a variety of enriching activities. Every learning experience should be inspiring and interesting, is our goal. Our school is located in lovely grounds where our students have the room and flexibility to form friendships, gain independence, and gain self-assurance.
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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
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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 | 17 | 25.8 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 101 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 60% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.78% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 5 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 92 | 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 | 69% 31 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 9.13% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 101 8 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 38% 62 | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.44% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 109 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 82 | 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 | 100% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.91% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1