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Cold Harbour Church of England School
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Cold Harbour Church of England School
- Primary
- West Bletchley MK3 7PD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve well in early reading because the school has prioritized phonics teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum ensures key knowledge, skills, and vocabulary in a well-sequenced order, leading to high achievement across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: The reading support for some key stage 2 pupils is not always precise enough to ensure rapid progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in early reading and mathematics due to well-structured lessons and quick addressing of learning gaps.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided swiftly for younger pupils needing help in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is friendly and calm, showing a strong sense of right and wrong, allowing a conducive learning environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff include pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities at every stage of learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that staff will sort any problems, whether in the classroom or on the playground.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides a calm and reassuring approach to pupils' welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents acknowledge the school's qualities, with supportive feedback about the approachable leadership team.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the school's support from Reception through to key stage 2, highlighting strong leadership involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides excellent wider opportunities, including dance, music therapy, and cycling experiences, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are supported in delivering effective lessons, resulting in strong teaching and learning outcomes.
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About Us
Cold Harbour Church of England School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 189 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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I'm happy to provide you this welcome as a quick overview of the school's activities and objectives.
I think it will accurately reflect the welcoming, purposeful atmosphere that permeates our school.
We take pleasure in our Christian ethos, which enables all children to thrive in a secure and engaging environment. Through a diversified, innovative, and individualised curriculum, we work to inspire, encourage, and challenge our students.
"Growing, Learning, Achieving Together" is the school's motto at Cold Harbour.
So, should you decide to send your child to Cold Harbour as their school or simply want to visit, I look forward to getting to know your family and greeting you personally.
For additional information or to schedule a visit to our wonderful school, please contact the school.
Being a Church of England school, we place a high value on our school community and Christian principles.
We hold the conviction that every kid is unique, loved by God, and capable of reaching their full potential in every area of childhood: physically, academically, socially, morally, and spiritually.
The school operates in a trusting, open, but secure environment with clearly defined goals and values.
St. Mary's in Bletchley, our neighbourhood church, and we collaborate closely.
For details about the church, go to http://www.stmarysbletchley.org.
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I think it will accurately reflect the welcoming, purposeful atmosphere that permeates our school.
We take pleasure in our Christian ethos, which enables all children to thrive in a secure and engaging environment. Through a diversified, innovative, and individualised curriculum, we work to inspire, encourage, and challenge our students.
"Growing, Learning, Achieving Together" is the school's motto at Cold Harbour.
So, should you decide to send your child to Cold Harbour as their school or simply want to visit, I look forward to getting to know your family and greeting you personally.
For additional information or to schedule a visit to our wonderful school, please contact the school.
Being a Church of England school, we place a high value on our school community and Christian principles.
We hold the conviction that every kid is unique, loved by God, and capable of reaching their full potential in every area of childhood: physically, academically, socially, morally, and spiritually.
The school operates in a trusting, open, but secure environment with clearly defined goals and values.
St. Mary's in Bletchley, our neighbourhood church, and we collaborate closely.
For details about the church, go to http://www.stmarysbletchley.org.
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 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 | 53% | 53.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.6% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 102 1 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 89 | 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 | 49% 13 | 56.5% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9.59% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 101 1 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 85 | 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 | 36% 17 | 52.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.98% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well 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 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 84 | 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 | 53% | 50.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.29% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cold Harbour Church of England School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
