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Horfield Church of England Primary School
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Horfield Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Bristol BS10 5BD
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Based on the inspection date: 16 April 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises reading. It promotes a positive culture.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has made changes to improve the curriculum. Early signs of better progress in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most important knowledge is not clear and there are gaps in what pupils know and remember.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support helps pupils to catch up in reading.
Performance in Maths & Reading: While there are early signs of pupils making better progress through the mathematics curriculum, some gaps remain.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils follow the school's high expectations of behaviour but some call out in lessons and do not move safely.
Support for SEND Pupils: Systems and processes to identify pupils with SEND are not effective. Staff lack expertise to adapt learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying does happen and some are not confident it would be resolved by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils do not fully understand protected characteristics and fundamental British values.
Parent Feedback: Many parents feel that the school does not deal effectively with concerns they raise.
Parental Involvement: The school needs to better respond to parental concerns in a timely manner.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities include engineering, netball, and archery club.
Impact on Student Progress: In mathematics, pupils develop their understanding of number by revisiting and practising.
Teacher Engagement: Some teachers check pupils’ understanding well in certain subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff do not always have the expertise they need to meet SEND pupils' needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Use of assessment in the wider curriculum is not well developed.
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About Us
Horfield Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 409 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
C+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.7 | 25.8 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 102 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 44% | 50.92% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.74% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 105 1 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 69% 7 | 56.41% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 8.6% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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 | 104 3 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 88 | 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 | 76% 3 | 54.17% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 10 | 8.68% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 107 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 87 | 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 | 73% | 53.99% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 8.44% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 - 29th Aug 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Horfield Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1