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Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School
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Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School
- Primary
- Chiseldon SN4 0NS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the Nursery class already know sounds that help them read simple words.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a curriculum that sets out the knowledge and skills pupils need to learn.
Areas Needing Improvement: Older pupils currently do not remember some key knowledge, making it difficult to acquire new knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers are enthusiastic about how the new approach to teaching mathematics is building pupils’ knowledge of number and ability to solve problems.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers ensure that pupils, including those with SEND, are back on track with their reading if they had fallen behind during the pandemic.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff set the highest expectations of behaviour from the time children enter the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers’ knowledge of the needs of pupils with SEND has been developed, and extra help is available when needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to report serious problems such as bullying. They believe that all staff will help them if they have a problem.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and governors ensure that staff have training that equips them to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers appreciate how the school supported children’s learning during the pandemic.
Extracurricular Activities: All pupils learn a musical instrument and ice skate with the local ice-hockey team.
Teacher Engagement: Staff welcome the opportunities they have to develop professionally.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have good subject knowledge and explain learning clearly. They check that pupils know what to do before they begin their tasks.
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About Us
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 186 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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The mission of Chiseldon Primary School is to "create an innovative, inspirational learning environment at the heart of our community, which enables children to be happy, confident, and curious citizens of the future." I am delighted to welcome you to our website and to our school.
At Chiseldon Primary School, we warmly welcome students, their parents, and carers into a welcoming, joyful, and hardworking atmosphere where respect for others, positive attitudes toward work, and appropriate behaviour are fostered.
Every student at Chiseldon Primary is cherished, and the faculty and staff work hard to ensure that each student realises their full potential.
At Chiseldon Primary School, all staff members—teaching and non-teaching—are dedicated to giving every student a well-rounded education that is relevant to their lives in a nurturing environment.
The governing body is very supportive of the school and collaborates closely with it to uphold its guiding principles, which are that every child has a right to success and a right to a top-notch education.
Please get in touch with the school administrator, Mrs. Linda Embling, if you have any questions about our school. She will be pleased to provide information or set up a time for you to meet with me and tour the facility.
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At Chiseldon Primary School, we warmly welcome students, their parents, and carers into a welcoming, joyful, and hardworking atmosphere where respect for others, positive attitudes toward work, and appropriate behaviour are fostered.
Every student at Chiseldon Primary is cherished, and the faculty and staff work hard to ensure that each student realises their full potential.
At Chiseldon Primary School, all staff members—teaching and non-teaching—are dedicated to giving every student a well-rounded education that is relevant to their lives in a nurturing environment.
The governing body is very supportive of the school and collaborates closely with it to uphold its guiding principles, which are that every child has a right to success and a right to a top-notch education.
Please get in touch with the school administrator, Mrs. Linda Embling, if you have any questions about our school. She will be pleased to provide information or set up a time for you to meet with me and tour the facility.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 104 | 89 | 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 | 70% | 49.34% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.24% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 | 103 1 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 88 | 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% 13 | 50.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 5 | 7.63% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 104 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 91 | 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 | 45% 20 | 55.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 8.18% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 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 | 102 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 88 | 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 | 65% | 54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.67% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1