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Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
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Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Cookham SL6 9PH
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught well, particularly through an effective phonics program.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make excellent progress in reading due to well-structured programs.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities needed for practical mathematics and writing in other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment is significantly above average in mathematics and exceptionally high in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems for tracking progress ensure additional support is given.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are motivated, concentrate well, and thrive when working collaboratively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching of disabled pupils and those with special needs is particularly effective, supported well by teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; incidents of bullying and racism are very few.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes mutual respect and has a good personal and social development curriculum.
Parent Feedback: Very positive outcomes from parental questionnaires.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel teachers make each child feel special and equal, ensuring they are happy and making excellent progress.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make good use of individual targets and manage them well.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching leads to good progress in pupils' learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking is comprehensive with supportive comments focused on learning objectives.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Planning does not always provide sufficient challenge for all groups.
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About Us
Cookham Dean CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 191 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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Cookham Dean is a single-form primary school for students in grades 4 through 11 located in a picturesque community just outside Maidenhead, Berkshire. We at Cookham Dean are extremely proud of our institution, our students, our staff, and everything we accomplish here. Together with our Christian principles of friendship, community, peace, joy, endurance, forgiveness, and trust, staff, governors, parents, and students collaborate to create a dynamic and secure environment. We put a lot of effort into helping kids reach their maximum potential in terms of their academic, social, moral, physical, and emotional growth. "All children flourish" is our school's mission statement. Everything we do at Cookham Dean is driven by this. Cookham Dean Primary School takes great satisfaction in being at the centre of the neighbourhood. We are close friends with the pastors of St. John the Baptist Church. Throughout the year and during significant religious holidays, we hold services at the church. We actively participate in neighbourhood gatherings like the village fair, the Gravity Grand Prix, and the Cookham Arts Festival in addition to taking care of our nearby neighbours and the environment. The school is well supported by an active PTA who fund raise for the school; in the past these funds have been used to support the computer curriculum at Cookham Dean , provide outdoor learning provision, provide musical instruments, as well as many other valuable enrichment experiences.
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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+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | - | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 109 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 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 | 78% | 58.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 10.5% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 7 | Well Above 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 | 108 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 | 99 | 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 | 88% 3 | 64.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 15 | 15.97% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 109 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 85% 12 | 64.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 46% 31 | 16.29% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 98 | 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 | 73% | 63.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 14% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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 Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1