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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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- Chesterton OX26 1UN
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading, maths, and phonics is effectively planned leading to above-average standards.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress through the school, with the current Year 6 on track to achieve even higher standards.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all teaching stretches pupils’ thinking and independence.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards of reading have risen and are above average. Maths also showing good results.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff provide targeted support for those falling behind with good success.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and attitudes of pupils are outstanding and exceptionally positive.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive good quality support from skilled staff and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively dealt with. Pupils feel very safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral program ensures all-round development promoting high levels of welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school's progress and teaching improvements.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are actively engaged in surveys and feedback activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Regular visits by specialist music and sports teachers enhance pupils' experience.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work as teams and plan together well engaging students effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently good teaching over time enables pupils to make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ performance is linked directly to student progress and staff salaries, raising the quality of teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers are not clear enough in setting out expectations to pupils.
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About Us
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 195 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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| 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-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 25.8 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 65% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 108 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 78% 10 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 6 | 10.7% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 104 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 68% 21 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 7 | 10% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 47% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.89% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below 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 Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1