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Cutteslowe Primary School
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Cutteslowe Primary School
- Primary
- Oxford OX2 7SX
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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: Staff use expert knowledge to teach phonics in a well-structured way.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well planned, more established in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum plans for foundation subjects are still being fully embedded to close gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers plan lessons that build on past learning, aiding pupil memory and understanding in most subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in reading receive additional support to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils understand and follow the behaviour policy, showing eagerness to learn and pride in their work.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some pupils with SEND struggle when teachers move on too quickly in foundation subjects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff receive regular training on safeguarding; pupils feel safe and know whom to talk to about concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Outside speakers, such as the police, educate pupils on issues like drugs and alcohol misuse.
Parent Feedback: 48 parents responded to Ofsted’s questionnaire, providing feedback considered during the inspection.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in providing views which influence school decisions and inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: A variety of clubs and visits to places of worship, museums, and concerts enrich pupils' learning experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan engaging and enjoyable work; lessons build on past learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils remember what they have been taught, aiding new concept learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school's performance is regularly evaluated, with clear systems for information sharing.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some foundation subjects, rapid progression leads to difficulties for some pupils.
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About Us
Cutteslowe Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 319 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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We would like to welcome you to our website on behalf of the staff, students, parents/caregivers, and governors of Cutteslowe Primary School.
Our school is dedicated to the values of inclusiveness and equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of the broader community.
Our mission is to provide students, staff, and parents/caregivers with "A school of opportunity."
Cutteslowe Primary School has experienced thrilling times during the past five years.
In collaboration with The Cherwell School Academy Trust, the school became an academy in April 2013.
As one of the top 10% of schools nationwide for outstanding growth, we were given an SSAT Educational Outcomes Award in May 2014.
As a new school, we received our first complete OFSTED in March 2015.
We are happy to report that we received a "Good" in each category.
Our maximum number of new admissions has been permanently increased to 60 kids.
The school has undergone a 2.5 million extension and renovation to handle this rise in size.
As more schools began to join the alliance, The Cherwell School Academy Trust changed its name to the River Learning Trust in November 2015.
Visit www.riverlearningtrust.org for additional information about the expanding River Learning Trust.
Additionally, The Cherwell School has committed to making improvements to Cutteslowe Primary School.
The Cherwell School announced adjustments to its admissions procedures in April 2014.
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Our school is dedicated to the values of inclusiveness and equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of the broader community.
Our mission is to provide students, staff, and parents/caregivers with "A school of opportunity."
Cutteslowe Primary School has experienced thrilling times during the past five years.
In collaboration with The Cherwell School Academy Trust, the school became an academy in April 2013.
As one of the top 10% of schools nationwide for outstanding growth, we were given an SSAT Educational Outcomes Award in May 2014.
As a new school, we received our first complete OFSTED in March 2015.
We are happy to report that we received a "Good" in each category.
Our maximum number of new admissions has been permanently increased to 60 kids.
The school has undergone a 2.5 million extension and renovation to handle this rise in size.
As more schools began to join the alliance, The Cherwell School Academy Trust changed its name to the River Learning Trust in November 2015.
Visit www.riverlearningtrust.org for additional information about the expanding River Learning Trust.
Additionally, The Cherwell School has committed to making improvements to Cutteslowe Primary School.
The Cherwell School announced adjustments to its admissions procedures in April 2014.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | 6.9 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 88 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 98 | 110 |
| 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 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 | 59% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -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 | 105 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 71% 15 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 10.7% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 56% 6 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 10% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 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 | 50% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.89% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 - 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 | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cutteslowe Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
