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Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Primary
- Warminster BA12 8LF
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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: Leaders have strengthened assessment in the early reading curriculum, ensuring effective support for pupils falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have set ambitious learning goals, and teaching helps pupils remember content over the long term.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, knowledge is not as well defined, leading to inconsistent cumulative learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils now build mathematical knowledge cumulatively over time.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders provide effective support for pupils falling behind in early reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes and help create a purposeful learning environment. Bullying is rare and swiftly dealt with.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are ambitious for SEND pupils, providing useful information about their needs and effective support for behavioural issues.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and addressed quickly. Effective safeguarding measures are in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders promote good physical and mental health, offering a range of sporting and artistic opportunities.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the high expectations leaders have for pupils. They value the positive learning environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy participating in various clubs and extracurricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers help pupils to do their best and assess pupils' understanding effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Gaps in pupils' knowledge due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being closed with deliberate curriculum changes.
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About Us
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 119 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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Sambourne CE VC Primary School shall maintain and grow its religious character in conformity with Church of England values and in conjunction with the church at parish and diocesan level, acknowledging its historical foundation. Sambourne CE VC Primary School seeks to serve its neighbourhood by offering a top-notch education within the framework of Christian doctrine and conduct. Through the experience it provides to all of its students, it promotes Christian values and fosters a knowledge of the relevance and meaning of faith. All people should be treated with kindness and love in a Christian environment. Create partnerships that work through fostering relationships of trust and cooperation between employees, families, and community members. All children and adults are treated with respect, diversity is valued, and student voice is a strength. Have the highest standards possible for each child to ensure that they meet them in all respects. Encourage positive attitudes and a thirst for knowledge among all members of the school community. Give them the tools they need to think critically and constructively, to work on their own, and to be motivated to learn more. To give high-quality instruction across all curricular areas, foster strong ties with nearby schools and community partners. Provide students with a comprehensive, engaging, and rich curriculum that meets all of their interests and stimulates critical thinking. This curriculum should also include extracurricular activities.
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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-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 25.8 | 25 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 73% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 100 5 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 58% 9 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 13 | 9.3% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below 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 | 105 4 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 67% 14 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 8.08% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | 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 | 101 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 53% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.43% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1