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| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Developing pupils to be fluent readers is a high priority. Children start learning phonics on entry to Reception, quickly learning basic letter sounds and blending these into words.
Success of the Curriculum: The experienced headteacher, together with the strong team of teachers, has continued to deliver a good standard of education to pupils in the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should ensure that the assessment of subjects other than English and mathematics becomes embedded.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils reach the expected standard in English, writing, and mathematics by the time they go to secondary school.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular assessment identifies gaps in pupils’ reading skills. Pupils are promptly supported to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around all areas of the school. Occasional disruption to learning is well managed.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo ensures that pupils with SEND receive the help they need during their learning. These pupils do well at school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated by pupils or staff. Staff deal well with any bullying that occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to recognize signs of pupils in need of help. Leaders act promptly and have strong links with outside agencies to ensure appropriate support.
Parent Feedback: We considered the nine responses to Parent View, Ofsted’s online questionnaire, and spoke to parents and carers.
Parental Involvement: Most pupils participate in after-school clubs, and parents come into school activities, such as baking club events.
Extracurricular Activities: Most pupils participate in the after-school clubs. Pupils talked enthusiastically about trips, activities and visits from older people in the community.
Outdoor Facilities: They particularly look forward to the outdoor pursuits trip for Year 5 and 6 pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel that leaders are considerate of their workload. Any changes are discussed before introduction.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers know what pupils have learned and the new knowledge they need. This has recently started for other subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have reduced marking and the length of staff meetings. Staff are very happy and feel like being part of a family.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Assessment processes for non-core subjects are not fully embedded yet. New learning sometimes does not build effectively on what pupils already know.
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About Us
Boltons CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 78 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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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Jesus aids us in directing our students as they travel through life. Our goal is to help students grow spiritually in a supportive environment where everyone learns to value and respect one another. We want our school to be a happy, joyful environment where everyone can realise their full potential. Then we began to laugh and shout with gladness, and among the peoples it was known that the Lord had done great things for them. Psalm 126.2.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.2 | 25.8 | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 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 | 38% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.49% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 104 7 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 8 | 89 | 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 | 64% 36 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.45% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 111 4 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 5 | 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 | 100% 8 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 67% 52 | 8.48% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | 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 | 107 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 90 | 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 | 92% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 6.75% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | 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 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Boltons CofE School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
