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Oakley Church of England Combined School
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Oakley Church of England Combined School
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- Oakley HP18 9QY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics lessons are well organized and mostly well taught in the school. Teachers and support staff have received training that has supported phonics development.
Success of the Curriculum: Attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is improving with effective teaching and challenges for pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Tasks in phonics should allow pupils to build on their knowledge. More opportunities needed for reasoning and problem-solving in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective interventions are in place for pupils who find learning phonics difficult.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, work hard, and are proud of their school. They have good attitudes towards their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in reading and writing are stronger than in mathematics; progress is generally good but can improve for most-able pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers and support staff provide targeted interventions for pupils needing additional help, ensuring they make progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe and trust adults in the school to look after them with comprehensive safeguarding procedures in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High level of care is evident with a strong culture of safeguarding prioritized by all staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents rate the school highly, appreciating the high standards of care and increased communication regarding pupil progress.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work hard to engage with parents and carers, reflecting the school's strong community ethos.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy various responsibilities and activities, such as school councillors and eco team roles.
Outdoor Facilities: Year 6 pupils like taking care of their 'buddies' and participating in visits that enhance learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching is monitored regularly with feedback that teachers appreciate, leading to accountability and improvements.
Impact on Student Progress: Improving opportunities in mathematics and structured phonics lessons support better pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Work in books reflects focused improvements in teaching quality with legible writing and well-presented work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The most able pupils need more frequent opportunities for deeper reasoning and problem-solving in areas beyond number work.
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About Us
Oakley Church of England Combined School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 95 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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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Thank you for visiting our school website, and please accept my sincere welcome to the Oakley Church of England Combined School family. Here at Oakley Church of England Combined School we pride ourselves in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum which not only covers the statutory National Curriculum but allows our pupils to 'discover' and develop a wide range of skills and talents; and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Our dedicated staff team puts in a lot of effort to promote a culture of challenge and progress within a secure, protected, and engaging environment. At Oakley, students are encouraged to take the initiative, pose probing questions, and create their own research agendas. We take pride in our pupils' achievements: whether they are academic, musical, sporting or personal; and take time to share and celebrate then in our weekly Celebration Worship. "The virtuous' fruit is a tree of life," 11:30 in Proverbs. We take pride in being a Church of England school. Our three core values of 'Love, Honesty and Respect' underpin all that we do from our: creative curriculum; inspirational teaching and learning; church and community links; collaborations with local schools; and partnerships with parents and families. We feel that our school is special and hope that our website will give you an indication of what we have to offer you and your child. We invite you to visit our school so that you can experience the warm, friendly atmosphere and observe children enjoying the challenges of a stimulating environment. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 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 | 56% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 106 6 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 71% 15 | 62.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 100 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 56% | 60.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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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 Oakley Church of England Combined School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1