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Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
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Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
- Primary
- Felpham PO22 6BN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is well planned and taught effectively, helping younger pupils get off to a strong start in learning to read.
Success of the Curriculum: More experienced subject leaders have made sure that knowledge and skills are taught in a clear sequence over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment in some foundation subjects is inconsistent, impacting knowledge and understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and reading due to the clear sequence of teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: Adult support is used appropriately to help those struggling with reading quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Strong relationships and respect have changed behaviour; pupils now behave sensibly and work with positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are quickly identified and supported to access the curriculum and develop independence.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust adults to listen if they have concerns about bullying, and staff act quickly to sort out problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of nurture and vigilance ensures pupil safety, with well-trained staff alert to any risks.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors gathered parent views about their child’s learning, safety, and personal development, positively reflecting overall.
Parental Involvement: Leaders communicate well with families and other agencies to support those needing help.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs, trips, and themed weeks that motivate and inspire them.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well-supported by leaders, which helps create a positive learning environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers passionately promote a love of books, helping build vocabulary and inspire writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors provide stringent challenge where needed, especially around curriculum development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is variation in the quality of some teaching, with some staff lacking skills needed to teach all areas of the curriculum consistently.
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About Us
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 377 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 appreciate you taking the time to visit our website, and we hope you enjoy finding out more about who we are and what it's like to attend our school. A cheerful, compassionate, and fascinating environment to work and play is Bishop Tufnell. We believe that both adults and children should embrace lifelong learning. We are aware that learning is most successful when there is a close bond of support and trust between the home and the school. We look forward to having you and your family join our school community. Our school team will work assiduously to create a joyful, secure, and safe atmosphere where everyone may study in order to prepare for the future. We recognise each person's contribution to the school community. Through a dynamic curriculum, our school offers a wide range of engaging and relevant learning opportunities. Prospective parents are always welcome to visit the school, and we appreciate it. If you would like to visit the school and observe classes in progress, kindly get in touch with us through our school office. We are looking forward to getting to know you and sending you and your child to our school with the best of luck.
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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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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 25.8 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 0% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.18% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 102 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 52% | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.56% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.51% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
Local authority ratio 19 : 1