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Highworth Combined School and Nursery
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Highworth Combined School and Nursery
- Primary
- Buckinghamshire HP13 7PH
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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 |
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Foundational Skills: Staff training in phonics has resulted in notable progress with phonics outcomes close to the national average in 2018.
Success of the Curriculum: Current pupils are making good progress, and standards in writing have improved following a whole-school focus on higher expectations.
Areas Needing Improvement: There are still inconsistencies in teachers’ expectations of what pupils can achieve in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in mathematics and reading are improving and catching up with the national picture.
Support for Falling Behind: Wide range of effective interventions are in place to ensure that pupils at risk of falling behind catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, are well-mannered, enjoy learning, and are proud of their school.
Support for SEND Pupils: The quality of support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is a maintained strength.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding, and pupils feel safe and secure.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High levels of care appreciated by parents and robust policies ensure swift follow-up of concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents express high levels of satisfaction, noting that staff prioritize children's well-being and education.
Parental Involvement: Leaders meet with parents to support attendance and celebrate high attendance.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are provided with relevant, well-considered feedback to improve their practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching practices contribute to good pupil progress from different starting points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching is carefully checked, contributing to raised standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are variances in teachers’ expectations, particularly in writing.
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Highworth Combined School and Nursery is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 461 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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I am delighted to welcome you to the website for Highworth Combined School and Nursery. I hope this gives you a taste of the energetic, welcoming, and flourishing institution that is Highworth. Between students and adults, there is reciprocal respect and a very strong sense of relationships. Parents are aware of and appreciative of the high levels of care. Staff members are wonderful; they prioritise the children's health and education, according to one parent. One student remarked, "Teachers and elders make you feel comfortable." They always know how to make you feel better and what to do. During the course of my time here, I have worked with representatives of all parts of our community to develop and clarify this ethos. This approach led to the creation of "The Highworth Carr." It stands for the principles we uphold and will work to instil in our students as they move through our institution. We will be working harder over the coming weeks and months to improve our knowledge of what these principles sound like and look like for both kids and adults.
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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 |
A-
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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 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 25.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 77% | 57.19% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.51% | 7.4% |
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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.9 | Well 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 | 108 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 65% 2 | 62.29% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 10.86% | 9.69% |
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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 5.4 | Well 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 | 104 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 63% 3 | 61.01% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 10.2% | 9.14% |
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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | 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 | 105 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 60% | 57.43% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.54% | 8.17% |
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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highworth Combined School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1