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Renhold VC Primary School
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Renhold VC Primary School
- Primary
- Renhold MK41 0LU
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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 | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, writing, and mathematics are well planned and effectively taught.
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality texts and reading for enjoyment are stand-out features; pupils' interests and talents develop across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum in some subjects like French and history needs better sequencing and more guidance to build on early years’ learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers accurately identify and provide extra help for pupils who fall behind in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided promptly so pupils catch up quickly when they fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good both in lessons and around the school; bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Thoughtful consideration is given to tasks and support, ensuring confidence and achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare, and they feel happy and safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular safeguarding training and act promptly to concerns; governors prioritize safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the wider opportunities their children receive, helping them become better adults.
Extracurricular Activities: Organized clubs offer sports, cooking, singing, and art activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and agree that leaders ensure manageable workloads and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching of phonics and using high-quality texts have a significant positive impact on reading progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders are focused on improving the quality of education, with ongoing training programs for teachers.
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About Us
Renhold VC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 223 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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I'm pleased to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors at Renhold VC Primary School.
Every student leaves us at the conclusion of Year 6 prepared to embrace the challenges of secondary school because our children, family, staff, and governors work closely together to create excellent learning opportunities.
The school's ethos is built on Christian principles, together with decency and diligence.
With a heavy emphasis on the fundamental skills of English and arithmetic, which have been externally validated by the Basic Skills Award, our curriculum seeks to enable children to develop the skills they need for later life.
Children are urged to take ownership of their education and to acquire knowledge and skills that will help them become better students.
We have received the Artsmark Silver Award and are a creative institution.
Along with our own expert instructors, we also have art and music specialists who come to the school frequently to work with our students.
The school excels in sports as well; three years running, we have received the School Games Gold Award.
Our athletic teams have had a lot of success.
At Renhold, we value children for their unique skills and qualities and believe that every kid matters.
Parent, employee, and student survey responses are overwhelmingly favourable.
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Every student leaves us at the conclusion of Year 6 prepared to embrace the challenges of secondary school because our children, family, staff, and governors work closely together to create excellent learning opportunities.
The school's ethos is built on Christian principles, together with decency and diligence.
With a heavy emphasis on the fundamental skills of English and arithmetic, which have been externally validated by the Basic Skills Award, our curriculum seeks to enable children to develop the skills they need for later life.
Children are urged to take ownership of their education and to acquire knowledge and skills that will help them become better students.
We have received the Artsmark Silver Award and are a creative institution.
Along with our own expert instructors, we also have art and music specialists who come to the school frequently to work with our students.
The school excels in sports as well; three years running, we have received the School Games Gold Award.
Our athletic teams have had a lot of success.
At Renhold, we value children for their unique skills and qualities and believe that every kid matters.
Parent, employee, and student survey responses are overwhelmingly favourable.
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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
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | - | 26.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 59% | 51.06% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.33% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below 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 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 88 | 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 | 42% | 48.82% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.75% | 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 | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Renhold VC Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1