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Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
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Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
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- Durrington SP4 8DL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Lower-attaining pupils develop phonics skills well, catching up quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Teaching, learning and assessment in Years 5 and 6 are exceptionally strong.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work in lower key stage 2 does not always refine pupils' sentences and word choices precisely.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportions of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, mathematics are in line with national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Lower-attaining pupils supported to develop phonics; gaps in learning filled quickly in math.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate good learning attitudes and enjoy the curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong leadership has led to improved teaching quality and good progress in reading for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff have good understanding of safeguarding, pupils feel safe, knowing they can talk to adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Ongoing risk assessments and site safety need sharpening; statutory safeguarding requirements are met.
Parent Feedback: Considered four responses to Parent View online survey and free-text messaging service.
Teacher Engagement: Staff training has improved teachers' subject knowledge markedly.
Impact on Student Progress: Disadvantaged pupils make consistently good progress in reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching of writing and mathematics is improving, but needs consistency in expectations.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching sometimes does not build on what pupils know in lower key stage 2.
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Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 175 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 32% 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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All residents of the parishes along the River Avon on the eastern side of Salisbury Plain are served by the churches on our team. To learn more about us and our church communities, kindly explore the links on this page and those above. Application form for the Christmas Tree Festival: "People of prayer, serving our communities." The Avon River Team takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times. If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Stephen James on 07500 015251 or email: [email protected],uk. Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, on 07500 664800 or email: [email protected].
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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 | 7-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 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 | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 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 | 32% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.97% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 103 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 97 | 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 | 63% 3 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 5 | 9.3% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 60% | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 8.08% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 103 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 60% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.43% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1