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Gobowen Primary School
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Gobowen Primary School
- Primary
- Selattyn and Gobowen SY11 3LD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A new phonics scheme has been introduced and staff have received training to ensure consistency in its teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is being redesigned to ensure a coherent approach to developing literacy skills.
Foundational Skills: The school effectively introduces foundational skills with a focus on vocabulary from early years.
Success of the Curriculum: A broad and ambitious curriculum supports successful learning across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: There is still not a sufficiently consistent focus on the progress of the most able pupils in lessons.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to improve checking understanding regularly to address misunderstandings swiftly.
Support for Falling Behind: Support for pupils who experience difficulties with learning is effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school during breaktime and lunchtime.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind are quickly identified and receive the necessary support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils maintain a calm and orderly environment and exhibit positive behaviour and attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment in key stage 1 in phonics, reading and writing has fluctuated widely over the last three years.
Support for SEND Pupils: You and your staff work effectively with external agencies and families to secure the prompt resolution of problems affecting vulnerable pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive appropriate support and are fully included in school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and governors review safeguarding policies every year.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe at school and are taught how to keep safe in various situations.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures effective safeguarding with a supportive culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents praised the caring and welcoming atmosphere of the school.
Parental Involvement: Staff are encouraged to work more closely with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the wide range of enrichment activities the school offers, both as part of the curriculum and at after-school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area has been refurbished.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sporting, cultural, and artistic activities accessible to pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff regularly collaborate with colleagues from other schools for their professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: A more rigorous assessment of writing allows teachers to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: A rigorous assessment system provides teachers with the information they need to plan their lessons effectively to support pupils’ progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is clear and knowledge-based, but needs more thorough checks on understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in the teaching of literacy were noted before the implementation of the new phonics scheme.
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About Us
Gobowen Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 214 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 71% | 52.56% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 105 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 67% 17 | 58.26% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 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 | 50% 17 | 55.82% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below 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 | 104 | 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 | 67% | 49.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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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 - 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gobowen Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1