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The Bluecoat School
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- Stamford PE9 1HE
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Based on the inspection date: 29 March 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Success of the Curriculum: In subjects such as physical education, lessons are well organised.
Foundational Skills: Changes have been made to how pupils learn phonics.
Areas Needing Improvement: The new curriculum is at a very early stage of implementation.
Support for Falling Behind: They choose the right books for pupils so that they practise the sounds that they are learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy their mathematics lessons. However, not all teachers spot and address misconceptions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers are using a new approach to managing behaviour, which is better understood by pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) feel that they get the right support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know the signs that indicate that a pupil might be at risk.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Until recently, leaders did not record incidents of bullying properly.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the approachability of the staff. Families feel welcome at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: However, not all staff have the subject knowledge that they need to identify precisely which sounds children know.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers use questions well to check what pupils understand.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure that all teachers check and address pupils’ misconceptions in all subjects.
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About Us
The Bluecoat School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 143 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 10.5 | 16.2 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 103 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 105 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 56% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.83% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
10 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bluecoat School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1