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Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School
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Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School
- Primary
- Defford WR8 9BH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders recognise that reading gives pupils access to the rest of the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: They have made positive changes to the curriculum, some of which are still quite new. These are having a positive impact on pupils’ learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few subjects are in the early stages of being developed. In these areas, subject leaders still have work to do.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ knowledge, skills and vocabulary build well over time, and they achieve well.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils are in danger of falling behind with their reading, teachers help them to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: In lessons, pupils listen well, focus on their learning and work hard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in lessons and all aspects of school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust staff to look after them, which they say makes them feel ‘safe and calm’.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The curriculum teaches pupils about how to keep themselves safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of school life.
Parental Involvement: Staff maintain strong links with families throughout the year.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders enrich the curriculum through a range of clubs and trips.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and supported by school leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular review tasks reignite pupils’ prior learning and provide staff with opportunities to check if pupils have remembered previously taught knowledge and skills.
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About Us
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 45 students from age 5-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As a church school, with a distinctive Christian character and family ethos, we aim to provide an educational, spiritual and moral framework in which all children can grow, develop and achieve their full potential. In order to prepare kids for the challenges of a contemporary, rapidly changing world, we cultivate and maintain a solid foundation of traditional values.
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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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.6 | - | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1