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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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- Bramford IP8 4AH
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils use a very wide range of reading materials, which helps them to achieve well in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils apply their literacy, numeracy and communication skills well in other subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in mathematics is not quite as strong as that in reading and writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in English are above average and pupils make good progress. Progress in mathematics has not been as good as in English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, both in class and around the school. They feel very safe.
Support for Falling Behind: The school uses booster groups to help particular pupils catch up in mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make good progress, because their individual targets are well chosen and reflect where they most need help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and behaviour is outstanding. They feel very safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff manage behaviour extremely well, and pupils show one another courtesy and respect.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very happy with how their children are doing and rate Bramford highly.
Parental Involvement: The recent appointment of a family support worker is helping the school to reach all groups of parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from numerous visits and visitors and plenty of music and sport.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching is good. Teachers question pupils well and pick up quickly if they are struggling to understand anything.
Impact on Student Progress: Since the last inspection, teaching has improved and standards have risen.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use questioning to probe how much pupils understand and to make them think even harder.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Work is sometimes too easy for more able pupils, and pupils are not always clear about how to succeed in lessons.
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About Us
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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With a single Governing Body, the Bramford and Somersham Primary School Federation was established in 2014. The Executive Headteacher is in charge of it, and each institution's Head of School is in charge of day-to-day operations. Each school in the Bramford and Somersham Primary Federation maintains its unique character while also benefiting from staff collaboration and expanded educational possibilities. The Federation is committed to giving every kid a great educational experience and giving everyone the chance to achieve and realise their full potential. Some staff members, such as our specialised music teacher, IT support, SENCO, and our Family Support Workers, work at both school locations.
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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
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 25.8 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 105 |
| 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 | 102 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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 | 50% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.06% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 95 | 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 | 56% 12 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 6 | 8.08% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 102 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 93 | 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 | 68% 18 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 7.89% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 103 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 87 | 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 | 50% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.24% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 - 29th Aug 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1