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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Braintree CM7 5UL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics has seen significant improvement, with results close to the national average.
Success of the Curriculum: The broad and balanced curriculum is well complemented by specialist teachers and extracurricular activities that aid in both social and academic development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensuring work for the most able pupils is planned more precisely could yield greater depth achievement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils currently make good progress in a broad range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: The school's comprehensive tracking systems identify pupils who fall behind, providing support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are respectful of others, following the school's code of conduct effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities have their needs met well, making good progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are robust, and staff are acutely aware of pupils’ welfare and safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment, ensuring pupils' welfare and personal development.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school, highlighting its supportive nature.
Parental Involvement: The school works well with parents, securing better outcomes for pupils and involving them in community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: A broad range of clubs and after-school activities increase parent engagement and address local needs well.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are dedicated and passionate, benefitting from innovative training programmes that have significantly improved effectiveness.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching and high-quality planning enable pupils to make good progress over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Frequent and systematic checks on the quality of teaching provide leaders with a deep understanding of teaching and learning across the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils do not make the rapid progress they are capable of, requiring more precise planning for the most able.
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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 541 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | - | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 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 | 53% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.76% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 97 | 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 | 55% 5 | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 10.65% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 95 | 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 | 60% 3 | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.94% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 103 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 93 | 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 | 57% | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 20 : 1