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Esher Church School
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- Elmbridge KT10 9DU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics supports pupils well in developing their early reading skills
Success of the Curriculum: The school’s curriculum is a strength and meets the needs of all pupils well
Foundational Skills: Strong reading culture, phonics program taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, effective curriculum under review and improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils’ writing skills are not as well developed as reading and mathematics
Areas Needing Improvement: Clarity needed in foundation subjects for systematic checks.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Support staff are used effectively to enable pupils with SEND to access learning and make progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave very well and are proud of their school
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieved above national averages in reading, writing, and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Pre-teach and plan adaptations carefully for SEND pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Strong understanding of school rules; positive behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides well for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Support for SEND Pupils: Swift identification and well-planned adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective and the school has a strong culture of care
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s caring ethos and nurturing environment are valued by parents, pupils, and staff alike
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the caring environment the school provides
Parental Involvement: The headteacher and staff maintain good communication with parents, ensuring they are involved in their children’s education
Extracurricular Activities: The extra-curricular offer is particularly strong with a wide range of clubs and activities
Teacher Engagement: Staff work well as a team and are dedicated and enthusiastic
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud, well-supported in professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders’ actions are beginning to improve pupils’ writing and reduce off-task behaviour
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not have high enough expectations, leading to inconsistent quality of teaching
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders' monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning is not fully effective
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About Us
Esher Church School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 371 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 21.4 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 109 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 109 |
| 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 69% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 9.25% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 106 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 93 | 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 | 65% 11 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 11.82% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | 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 | 108 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 54% 23 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.19% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -7.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 94 | 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 | 77% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% | 11.6% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above 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 - 2nd Sep 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Esher Church School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1