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Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
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Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
- Primary
- Debenham IP14 6PL
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are well trained to support children from early years to learn phonics and read with fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have implemented an ambitious new curriculum across the school that is designed to challenge and support all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: In foundation subjects, assessment is less well embedded, leading sometimes to gaps in knowledge not being addressed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics and early reading, assessment is well developed and used effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with reading are quickly identified and given appropriate support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively because pupils behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have focused on ensuring that adults are appropriately trained to make sure that pupils with SEND are able to progress well through the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, but pupils, parents and carers are confident that adults would quickly stop it if it were to happen.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders make sure that all staff are well trained and confident to report safeguarding concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about their children’s education.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ high expectations provide pupils with the support and challenge they need to do well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are well supported by leaders to make teaching choices which develop pupils’ understanding in all subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes, a minority of pupils need help to regulate their behaviour. Skilled adults provide this effective support.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are well trained to support children from early years to learn phonics and read with fluency. Children are proud to share what they have learned.
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About Us
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 160 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 9.9 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 101 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 52% | 51.78% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.07% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 5 | 95 | 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% 10 | 58.45% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 8.11% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 102 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 93 | 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 | 48% 15 | 56.08% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 10 | 7.85% | 9.14% |
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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well 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 | 104 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 87 | 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 | 63% | 50.12% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 7.25% | 8.17% |
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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1