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Bishop's Waltham Junior School
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Bishop's Waltham Junior School
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- Bishops Waltham SO32 1EP
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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 |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers’ subject knowledge is strong, particularly in mathematics, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is flexible and enhanced by a fantastic range of clubs, contributing to pupils’ academic progress and personal development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Monitoring needs to focus more sharply on the most able and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils currently make particularly good progress in mathematics and have developed a love for reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very well behaved, caring for each other and being respectful.
Support for Falling Behind: There are good links with outside agencies to provide additional support where needed, but barriers to learning need to be identified more quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: The leadership of SEND is developing well with good links to outside agencies, but identification of learning barriers requires improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe including when using the internet. Bullying is not seen as an issue.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes multiple values such as respect and responsibility, contributing well to pupils' welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe teaching as enthusiastic, full of energy, and fun.
Parental Involvement: Many parents act as volunteers and participate in activities like listening to pupils read.
Extracurricular Activities: The range of extracurricular activities includes sports, cookery, art, and trips, enhancing pupils’ learning and development.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has its own swimming pool used by local schools and the general public.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the training and support they have received and are proud to be staff members.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching inspires pupils to learn well, leading to high standards in academics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not make enough use of each other’s expertise to share and disseminate best practices.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching and learning is regularly monitored but needs more focus on different pupil groups' progress.
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About Us
Bishop's Waltham Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 299 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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Every child's health, safety, and well-being are our top priorities at Bishop's Waltham Junior School. We'll provide our kids the tools they need to be well-rounded, self-assured people in a constantly shifting environment. Together, we shall be inquisitive students who can fully contribute to our local and international communities. We think learning is most effective when it encourages enquiring minds, independence, and gives every child the chance to be the best they can be. We'll set our sights high and work hard to help everyone surpass their own expectations. In order to provide a secure and encouraging atmosphere where each child may grow in their work and play, children, staff, and parents will collaborate. Children will benefit from our curriculum as they gain self-assurance and develop resilience as we celebrate accomplishments and encourage one another as lifelong learners. The following fundamental principles were adopted by the faculty, students, parents, and governors of Bishop's Waltham Junior School: Respect.
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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 | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 25.8 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 71% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.18% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 86% 6 | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 2 | 11.36% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 | 107 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 99 | 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 | 80% 4 | 64.5% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 11.54% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 76% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 10.67% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop's Waltham Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1