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Bonners CofE School
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Bonners CofE School
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- Maresfield TN22 2EG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Improvement in phonics teaching as a result of shared expertise and teacher training.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy interesting topics, supported by engaging learning journey books.
Foundational Skills: Strong phonics and maths teaching; pupils learn to read securely.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious books, diverse activities enrich learning and build confidence.
Areas Needing Improvement: Lower and middle readers need help choosing high-quality books, and more opportunities to reason in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Wider curriculum lacks depth for high achievement; pedagogical improvement needed.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-matched interventions support pupils’ learning and well-being.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have embraced 'growth mindset' and maintain positive attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High achievement by end of key stage 2 in reading, writing, and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Close support ensures swift catch-up in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive relationships; behaviour policy applied consistently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading fluency needs improvement; successful intervention in place for key stage 2.
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled coordinator ensures disadvantaged and SEN pupils receive tailored support, leading to good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification but needs more precise targets for high achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding systems and clear records of incidents; students feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Thorough risk assessments and up-to-date safeguarding training.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying taken seriously; incidents resolved quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective pupil safety and welfare promotion.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate school’s caring nature and community sense.
Parental Involvement: School shares pupils' work with parents, fostering pride and engagement.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate care and support; positive feedback.
Parental Involvement: Strong engagement with school community.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range; drama, netball, music, and archaeology clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs are popular; pupils enjoy participating.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and benefit from shared expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular feedback from teachers improves pupils' work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers learn from each other to improve standards.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective strategies check learning progress in core subjects.
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About Us
Bonners CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 143 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 the edge of the Ashdown Forest, there is a flourishing Church of England elementary school called Bonners (member of the Ashdown Forest Conservation Society). We are proud of the small copse at the end of the playing fields and the rural school grounds. "Embracing Christian ideals, we work in conjunction with all members of our community to create a vibrant and exciting culture of learning; we want to be the best we can be now and in the future." Our school is a member of the "Village Schools Association," which brings together other nearby rural primary schools to participate in sporting activities like math trails and poetry days. Additionally, it gives the students a chance to interact with youngsters who may eventually attend the neighbourhood secondary school. The school has recently undergone improvements, including the construction of an amphitheatre for recreational and educational purposes as well as an Early Years play area with a "bog" area and vegetable patch. We joined forces with Buxted CE Primary School in April 2015 to form the South Ashdown Schools' Federation. This means that in order to assure, we may benefit from the best practises from two schools. You can find general information about our School and our larger Community in the "Welcome" section. Information about preparing your child for school at Bonners can be found under the heading "Prepare Your Child." Under "Community," you can find information about our neighborhood's linked playgroup (Stepping Stones), after-school programmes, the local church, and the parish council. A member of the South Ashdown Schools' Federation is Bonners CE Primary School.
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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 |
B
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | - | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 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 | 106 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 73% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% | 4.59% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 76% 18 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 8.37% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 58% 17 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 1 | 7.47% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 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 | 75% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 5.77% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bonners CofE School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1