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Criftins CofE Primary School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised and celebrated across the school, with well-chosen books and trained staff.
Success of the Curriculum: A rich and ambitious curriculum crafted by leaders incorporates cross-subject links, enhancing learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are confident and fluent readers; all pupils, including those with SEND, thrive thanks to well-targeted support.
Support for Falling Behind: Children who find reading difficult are quickly identified and supported to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is excellent, and learning is not disrupted by poor behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND flourish through well-targeted support that enables them to learn well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils are taught to stay safe and feel confident to talk to any adult if worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a culture of safeguarding, with vigilant and well-trained staff ensuring pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers echo the view that pupils feel safe in school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils access a variety of clubs, such as cookery, films, football, cross-country, and even run their own clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at this inspiring school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils have resources to be independent learners, and no learning time is lost.
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Criftins CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.

It has 97 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding 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
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 5-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.7 25.8 20.9
Proficient Math 105 108 104
Proficient Read 105 109 105
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 105 95 97
Reading 105 97 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 69% 52.56% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 5.78% 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 2 Above Average
Writing 1.9 Above Average
Maths 2.9 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 108 3 92 96
Reading 108 1 92 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 92% 17 58.26% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 25% 6 9.13% 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 1.0 Above Average
Writing 0.2 Average
Maths 0.2 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 1 93 94
Reading 107 3 94 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 75% 5 55.82% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 19% 9 7.44% 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 -0.9 Below Average
Writing -1.7 Below Average
Maths -1.8 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 106 81 93
Reading 104 82 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 70% 49.58% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 7.91% 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 -3.6 Well Below Average
Writing -3.2 Below Average
Maths -0.7 Below Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st 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 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Criftins CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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