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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
- Primary
- Pebmarsh CO9 2NH
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| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: New reading schemes in Reception, Year 1 and 2, and consistent approaches in mathematics ensure strong progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Important knowledge is clearly identified and builds upon previous learning, making pupils more confident.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers sometimes lack high expectations, leading to less ambitious curriculums that don't fully extend pupils' knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers in Reception, Years 1 and 2 get needed support to become accurate and fluent readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, are kind, and treat adults and peers with respect. Bullying is uncommon and stopped by teachers if it occurs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Checks do not always swiftly identify older pupils who struggle to read, affecting their support and reading confidence.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well-supported to access the curriculum, enjoy learning, and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very uncommon, and staff address it quickly. Pupils feel safe knowing adults will help them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils well and quickly spot signs of danger, acting swiftly to manage their needs.
Parent Feedback: 47 responses and 36 free-text comments received during inspection; overall positive feedback noted.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their experiences to broaden pupils' knowledge and motivate them to learn actively.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistent teaching approaches, especially in mathematics, result in closely matched work to pupils’ needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not have high enough expectations, limiting pupils' potential.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check understanding regularly and adjust activities, though sometimes lacking ambition.
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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 67 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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 | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.6 | 25.8 | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 54% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 8.76% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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 | 101 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 56% 12 | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 10.65% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | 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 | 103 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 8 | 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 | 44% 23 | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.94% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 93 | 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 | 67% | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
Local authority ratio 20 : 1