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John Blandy Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is strong, and pupils read well and regularly.
Success of the Curriculum: The well-designed curriculum gives pupils a wide range of experiences that support their learning well.
Areas Needing Improvement: The outside area is underdeveloped and does not support children’s learning as well as it might.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective extra support is put in place for any pupils in danger of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well. They are polite and respectful and show consideration for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants provide good support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including from bullying, which is very rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff understand safeguarding procedures and care greatly about pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents are kept well informed and school staff are very approachable.
Parental Involvement: The school works hard to engage with parents through regular newsletters and celebration assemblies.
Extracurricular Activities: Provides sports clubs, cooking, chess, guitar, and extracurricular activities with other schools.
Outdoor Facilities: The inside area is exciting, but the outside area is underdeveloped.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have established good relationships with pupils, and staff morale is high.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved due to robust challenge from senior leaders and focused training for staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Monitoring of teaching assistants’ deployment and impact is not as rigorous.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are held to account for pupils’ achievement; however, comments on pupils' work are not always effective.
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About Us
John Blandy Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 275 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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The Berkshire sheriff was John Blandy. Our institution bears his name since, upon his passing in 1736, he left 1200 to start a school to instruct young men in the art of navigation. We may have changed locations and the first school was founded more than 280 years ago, but we are all still explorers, learning new things, putting our talents to the test, and stumbling through a huge ocean of encounters. Our school is filled with committed, upbeat individuals who support the growth and success of our students by providing a robust, skills-based curriculum. The kids are encouraged to take risks, work in teams, and discover something new every day, just like explorers.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 21.7 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 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 | 65% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 72% 6 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 2 | 10.7% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | 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 | 108 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 78% 4 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 15 | 10% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 74% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.89% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Blandy Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1