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Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School
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Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School
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- Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards HP5 2UQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Regular assessments in phonics ensure additional support where needed.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-chosen adjustments and broader opportunities have led to improvements.
Areas Needing Improvement: Sustaining progress for disadvantaged pupils and maintaining high expectations in phonics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils learning confidently in lessons.
Support for Falling Behind: After-school phonics clubs and homework club offer additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, play well together, and enjoy outdoor activities.
Support for SEND Pupils: School works with outside agencies to support pupils and their families.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Vigilant safeguarding, detailed records, and regular training for staff and governors.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Rigorous systems monitor and ensure pupil well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very complimentary about how well the staff support and care for the pupils.
Parental Involvement: Governors visit regularly and attend various training sessions.
Extracurricular Activities: Exciting clubs including football, gym, and French.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy using the outdoor adventure equipment safely.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers check pupils’ understanding effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' feedback helps pupils improve their work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leadership team is very effective in reviewing teaching and learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Continued focus on refining approaches to challenge pupils.
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Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 190 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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In addition to these principles, British Values permeate all aspect of teaching and learning as well as the school's culture.
Democracy Each year, students in each class elect members to the school council.
Additionally, Y6 school prefects are chosen (after an application and interview process) to focus on spotting positive behaviour around the school, particularly at lunchtime, and to encourage all students to obey school rules.
Golden rules are posted in each classroom, and all students are aware that they must be obeyed.
Local magistrates come to the school once a year to speak to Upper KS2 students about the British justice system, which is a good fit with the historical lessons on crime and punishment.
Personal Liberty Our ethos relies heavily on student voice.
The integration of children's philosophy across the entire school has improved students' ability to confidently articulate their views and thoughts.
Mutual Regard The way the students behave throughout lessons and the two break times demonstrates their respect for one another and all adults who work at or visit our school.
tolerance for people with many faiths and ideologies Students at Hawridge and Cholesbury C of E School get a solid understanding and respect for the numerous communities that make up Modern Britain by studying about and from other religions in Religious Education and Collective Worship as well as through visiting various places of worship.
They are instructed to appreciate both the similarities and the distinctions among religions.
Students are given a strong anti-bullying message that helps them realise what behaviours are and are not appropriate.
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Democracy Each year, students in each class elect members to the school council.
Additionally, Y6 school prefects are chosen (after an application and interview process) to focus on spotting positive behaviour around the school, particularly at lunchtime, and to encourage all students to obey school rules.
Golden rules are posted in each classroom, and all students are aware that they must be obeyed.
Local magistrates come to the school once a year to speak to Upper KS2 students about the British justice system, which is a good fit with the historical lessons on crime and punishment.
Personal Liberty Our ethos relies heavily on student voice.
The integration of children's philosophy across the entire school has improved students' ability to confidently articulate their views and thoughts.
Mutual Regard The way the students behave throughout lessons and the two break times demonstrates their respect for one another and all adults who work at or visit our school.
tolerance for people with many faiths and ideologies Students at Hawridge and Cholesbury C of E School get a solid understanding and respect for the numerous communities that make up Modern Britain by studying about and from other religions in Religious Education and Collective Worship as well as through visiting various places of worship.
They are instructed to appreciate both the similarities and the distinctions among religions.
Students are given a strong anti-bullying message that helps them realise what behaviours are and are not appropriate.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | - | 11.1 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 37% | 57.12% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.52% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 102 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 98 | 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% 8 | 62.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 10.86% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well 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 | 106 5 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 98 | 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 | 59% 6 | 60.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 8 | 10.25% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 101 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 65% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.5% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 - 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1