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Raynsford Church of England Academy
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are making good progress with learning sounds and letters. Outcomes in the phonics screening check at Year 1 have continued to improve and all pupils achieved the required score in 2018.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders carry out a thorough review of each curriculum area to identify the next steps required to improve the school. Plans show clearly what actions they will take and subject leaders check the impact of these.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work is required to ensure that pupils’ progress in writing is as good as in reading and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school’s own information shows that in 2018 pupils made strong gains in reading. Regular reading is part of the school day and this has supported pupils’ progress in reading fluency and stamina.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers are knowledgeable about the pupils that need additional support to help them catch up. Leaders have made effective links with external agencies and the local authority to improve their skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils speak warmly about the opportunities to participate in a range of activities to develop their fitness, health and well-being. They told me that they make friends easily and behaviour is good around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities make strong progress from their starting points because their needs are met well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand what constitutes bullying and told me that it is rare in their school. They were clear that if they are worried they would discuss their concerns with adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: You and your staff have ensured that there is a strong culture of safeguarding across the school. This has been achieved through regular staff training that has also been provided for all governors.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that their children are happy at school and make good progress. Parents are positive about the way the school provides information about their child’s learning that helps them to give support at home.
Parental Involvement: Pupils make good use of media to record their activities and share the outcomes with parents. This helps to develop effective links between home and school.
Extracurricular Activities: Your leaders provide opportunities for pupils to develop their talents through different activities such as music and sport.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils speak warmly about the opportunities to participate in a range of activities to develop their fitness, health and well-being.
Teacher Engagement: Well-planned professional development has contributed to stronger teaching. There is a supportive staff culture of working in partnership with one another. Staff morale is high.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers skilfully check pupils’ understanding by asking a range of questions such as ‘Prove it’, ‘Why is this correct?’ and ‘Explain your answer.’ Consequently, pupils are making good progress in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Your leaders regularly check the quality of teaching and learning to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers’ expectations for the quality of pupils’ handwriting, spelling and punctuation are not high enough.
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Raynsford Church of England Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 255 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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C-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | 23.1 | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 101 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 102 | - |
| 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 | 106 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 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 | 67% | 44.98% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.93% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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.
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.
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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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Raynsford Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
