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Pencombe CofE Primary School
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Pencombe CofE Primary School
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- Pencombe with Grendon Warren HR7 4SH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: A strong focus on improving basic skills is proving effective, especially in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils grow in knowledge and understanding through a well-sequenced curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum plans for subjects other than English and mathematics are not as well thought through.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong understanding of mathematical concepts with some gaps in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Support for Falling Behind: Highly personalised work and additional resources for pupils who find learning more difficult.
Behaviour and Attitudes: No bullying, pupils are kind to each other with older pupils looking after younger ones.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality support and expertise from HMFA, closely monitored progress with extra help when necessary.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All said that they feel safe and well cared for in school. Safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are alert to signs that pupils might need extra help, and pass on concerns speedily.
Parent Feedback: Parents are appreciative of leadership and staff support; most would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents can speak to teachers if they have any worries.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, including educational trips and after-school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Joint activities with other HMFA schools provide many opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan activities well matched to pupils’ different abilities. Expectations are high.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong teaching and high-quality support lead to good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders give teachers detailed information about pupils’ needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Gaps in pupils’ knowledge remain due to legacy of weaker teaching in recent years.
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About Us
Pencombe CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 61 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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Pencombe School is a stimulating environment with exceptional students, a dedicated faculty, and a wealth of fantastic learning opportunities.
Since becoming head, I've made sure that we have high standards and that all students' academic success and growth are our top priorities.
Our focus is on providing a stimulating, imaginative, and engaging curriculum that energises and enthuses our students.
We think that learning at our school is enjoyable, stimulating, rewarding, and challenging.
After looking through our website, if you still have any questions, don't hesitate to call the school and schedule an appointment.
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Pencombe School is a stimulating environment with exceptional students, a dedicated faculty, and a wealth of fantastic learning opportunities.
Since becoming head, I've made sure that we have high standards and that all students' academic success and growth are our top priorities.
Our focus is on providing a stimulating, imaginative, and engaging curriculum that energises and enthuses our students.
We think that learning at our school is enjoyable, stimulating, rewarding, and challenging.
After looking through our website, if you still have any questions, don't hesitate to call the school and schedule an appointment.
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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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.7 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 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 | 50% | 60.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 8.81% | 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 | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 64.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.61% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 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 | - | 61.24% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.46% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 99 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 30% | 58.8% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.94% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.3 | Well Below 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pencombe CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1