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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
- Primary
- Toppesfield CO9 4DS
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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 made reading a priority, beginning in the early years, to ensure that pupils can access the full curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy learning music, computing, and physical education with teachers from across the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, teachers do not identify and address pupils’ misconceptions quickly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading, mathematics, history and PE, considering the design of the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have a robust system for identifying pupils’ needs early.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and when moving around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well to access the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying happens rarely and that staff deal with this quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils have a strong understanding of how to keep safe online and in real life.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provide a limited amount of extra-curricular activities.
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About Us
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 71 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 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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Welcome to St. Margaret's Church of England Primary School, I would like to say.
Being the head teacher of our small rural school in the middle of the Essex countryside, where the kids come first in all we do, makes me proud.
We put a lot of emphasis on addressing each student's needs within a safe, stimulating, and valuing learning environment.
We place a lot of focus on helping our kids improve their academic skills, but not at the expense of their social, physical, emotional, and creative abilities.
Our kids are self-assured, independent learners who participate actively in their school life, and we want them to develop into well-rounded people.
Our staff is comprised of highly qualified individuals who are committed to providing the best safety and care for our kids as they grow and learn.
The school has an active governing board that collaborates closely with the school to make it a wonderful place to learn, and it is deeply ingrained in the neighbourhood.
Everyone at St. Margaret's contributes significantly to the unique atmosphere we have here, which helps our students to enjoy their time with us.
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Being the head teacher of our small rural school in the middle of the Essex countryside, where the kids come first in all we do, makes me proud.
We put a lot of emphasis on addressing each student's needs within a safe, stimulating, and valuing learning environment.
We place a lot of focus on helping our kids improve their academic skills, but not at the expense of their social, physical, emotional, and creative abilities.
Our kids are self-assured, independent learners who participate actively in their school life, and we want them to develop into well-rounded people.
Our staff is comprised of highly qualified individuals who are committed to providing the best safety and care for our kids as they grow and learn.
The school has an active governing board that collaborates closely with the school to make it a wonderful place to learn, and it is deeply ingrained in the neighbourhood.
Everyone at St. Margaret's contributes significantly to the unique atmosphere we have here, which helps our students to enjoy their time with us.
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
Toppesfield
CO9 4DS
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 25.8 | 11.3 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 112 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 0% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -5.6 | Well 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 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 36% 4 | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.0 | 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 | 102 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 6 | 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 | 40% 7 | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | 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 | 97 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 33% | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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 St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
Local authority ratio 20 : 1