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Purley CofE Primary School
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Purley CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Purley on Thames RG8 8AF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers and support staff across the school have received training in the teaching of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned an ambitious curriculum. Pupils learn well in many subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, such as history, leaders have not sequenced knowledge effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders prioritise reading. Pupils learn to read well from the time they join Reception.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use information about pupils’ achievement well to inform the planning of their lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They are respectful of their peers and adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well. Their needs are addressed through precise allocation of staff and physical resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: When bullying does happen or there are any friendship problems, staff resolve things quickly, fairly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is a calm and cheerful place where pupils are kind and thoughtful to each other.
Parent Feedback: Parents of pupils with SEND are included in many aspects of their child’s education.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with the staff team and outside agencies to make sure pupils’ needs are met fully.
Extracurricular Activities: The school plans a range of clubs and enrichment activities to develop pupils’ wider interests.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about working at the school. They say that leaders help them to manage their workload successfully.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers revisit learning when necessary. This means that pupils have a secure understanding before moving on to something new.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess pupils’ phonics and reading skills accurately. This helps staff to ensure that pupils read books that match their phonics understanding.
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About Us
Purley CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 96 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 20% 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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We hope you enjoy your visit to our website and learn essential things about our school as well as get a sense of the learning and fun our kids have. To maintain a joyful, active school with a warm, welcoming environment, the entire Purley school community works well together. The school's culture of support enables students of all abilities to flourish as they mature and advance. We are dedicated to giving our kids the best education we can. We hold ourselves to a very high standard. In order to bring out the best in each child academically, socially, emotionally, and morally, we strive to offer a customised education. Our students are encouraged to "learn to love and love to learn" by our brilliant faculty. Being a church school, everything we do is infused with our core principles of love, courage, and knowledge. They are rooted in our Christian ethos and support our children to be kind, reflective and resilient, equipping them to take on the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges of future life. Being the headteacher of Purley CE Primary School makes me extremely happy. If you would like additional information or to schedule a visit, please get in touch with the school.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 25.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 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 | 99 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 95 | 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 | 20% | 50.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.46% | 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 | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well 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 | 104 3 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 101 | 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 | 57% 43 | 61.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 10 | 11.95% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 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 | 100% 12 | 62.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 41 | 11.87% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 109 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 88% | 57.24% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 50% | 9.79% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Purley CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1