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Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
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Foundational Skills: You and your staff have improved pupils' progress in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is well-planned, and subjects like art, design, and history are taught particularly well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Planning of the science curriculum is not sufficiently robust across the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Good systems for checking provision to respond quickly if pupils are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good and they are polite, friendly, and articulate.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants make a considerable contribution to supporting pupils' progress, particularly those who occasionally need a little extra help.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has good systems for tackling occasional poor behaviour or bullying. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are strong and effective, with detailed and high-quality records.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about many aspects of school life, especially early years provision.
Parental Involvement: Parents are reassured about the school's strategies for maintaining good behaviour and tackling bullying.
Extracurricular Activities: Activities outside lessons help make learning fun and give pupils opportunities to learn about the world beyond the local community.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils like the plentiful opportunities they have to work outside in the school's wonderful grounds.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan work that builds successfully on pupils' starting points.
Impact on Student Progress: Better teaching has increased attainment in mathematics quickly across the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Observations and scrutiny confirm that teaching meets differing needs in mixed-age classes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New subject leaders need more time to check provision to play a fuller part in securing improvements.
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Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.

It has 75 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.

At this school, 64% 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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Using a Trust Deed, Christopher Reeves Primary School was established as a Church of England institution in 1842. The school is located in North Bedfordshire's picturesque rural community of Podington. Our catchment area includes Podington, Hinwick and Farndish and, being close to Northamptonshire, we also take children from the surrounding areas including Rushden, Irchester and Wollaston. We are fortunate to have lovely fields for our kids to play on. There is a playground, a large playing field, a Spiritual Garden with pond, and vegetable / flower beds, long grass meadow, woodland area for Forest School and mini-beast corner. The school itself is undergoing a new build programme as we transition from lower to primary provision, and by September 2018 will have four classrooms, a large library / learning area and a brand new large hall, with kitchen and music room. Being a church school, we place a high value on our Christian principles, which are reflected in the school's ethos. Each half term we focus on one of our values (Thankfulness, Compassion, Service, Peace, Hope, Love, Community, Trust, Courage, Justice, Forgiveness) through worship, in class and at other times throughout the day. All school policy and practise is guided by and informed by our principles, and individuals who work there constantly serve as role models for students. From September 2018, the school will be affiliated with St Lawrence VA Primary School in Wymington, the village school next door. The Chellington Federation shall be the name of the federation.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 4-11 3-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 13.1 25.8 17
Proficient Math 106 108 104
Proficient Read 107 109 105
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 97 97
Reading 107 98 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 64% 51.06% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 2.33% 7.4%

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 -2.2 Below Average
Maths 2.2 Above 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 101 88 96
Reading 103 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 38% 48.82% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 4.75% 9.69%

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 -2.9 Below Average
Maths -3.4 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 - 46 94
Reading - 46 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 - 23.15% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 2.41% 9.14%

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 -
Writing -
Maths -

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 19th 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 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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