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St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School, Byfleet
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St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School, Byfleet
- Primary
- Woking KT14 7NJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers identify and address weaknesses in pupils’ understanding much more swiftly than before, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Children thrive in early years provision with strong phonics, math and writing instruction.
Success of the Curriculum: Meticulous planning ensures high ambition; key content remembered over time.
Success of the Curriculum: Most pupils make strong progress in English and mathematics, but some gaps exist due to historic variations in teaching quality.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils, including disadvantaged ones, could achieve more, particularly in writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to improve long-term retention of detailed knowledge in foundation subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading and mathematics were above the national average at the end of Year 6.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Strong relationships contribute well to pupils’ enjoyment of school and their personal and social development. Pupils behave well throughout the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong performance with impressive knowledge in math; fluent readers by Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift help for pupils needing extra support with one-to-one reading practice.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly, kind, respectful; behavior is brilliant.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify and address weaknesses in pupils’ understanding much more swiftly than before.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special needs coordinator has been influential in helping teachers to strengthen behaviour management strategies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Precise support helps SEND pupils access learning independently and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school is well organised, tidy and safe. Clear routines and expectations contribute well to the school’s cohesive and orderly environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are clear about their responsibilities for pupils’ safety and knowledgeable about what to do if they have any concerns.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Excellent care helps pupils feel safe, valued, and special.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognise improvements in the school’s work, including higher expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour.
Parental Involvement: The school has a positive, honest and open approach to school leadership that respects staff, parents, pupils and governors alike.
Parent Feedback: The nurturing environment makes the school feel like a family.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants have welcomed renewed purpose and direction in the school’s development and are committed to playing their part.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of pupils’ learning has improved substantially during the past six months.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: You have overhauled and updated the assessment system ensuring that teachers make consistently accurate assessments of pupils’ progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff expertise continually advances through prioritised professional development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Historic weaknesses in the teaching of English have hampered pupils’ progress in writing.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of sports, music, theatre opportunities; clubs, trips and events for all.
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About Us
St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School, Byfleet is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 455 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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Our goal is to provide a vibrant learning environment. Every kid should feel success and happiness while attending our school, therefore we give them opportunities to engage in activities that foster tolerance, resilience, and self-assurance. Successful learners are those that like learning, make progress, and attain goals. They also thrive under constructive challenges and are capable of learning both independently and in groups. who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve, thrive through positive challenges and who can learn independently and collaboratively. Confident people who can lead safe, secure, joyful, compassionate, and fulfilled lives. able to have satisfying, joyful, safe, and safe lives. Responsible people who develop their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural selves and who contribute favourably to society are tolerant and understanding of others. We firmly think that our curriculum satisfies the needs of all of our students while offering challenge, excitement, and fun, effectively preparing them for the future. Our focus is on fostering in each kid the attitudes and abilities necessary for lifelong learning and the achievement of their full potential. Each St Mary's Learner is encouraged to be always ready to learn, enthusiastic, a considered risk taker, happy to try again, not afraid to learn from mistakes, able to learn collaboratively and independently and to be reflective. We invite you to share our enthusiasm and dedication to study because we are proud of our school. We sincerely hope you have fun exploring our website. Please get in touch with the school if you want to visit or if you have any questions.
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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 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.25% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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.
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 | 105 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 58% 8 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 3 | 11.82% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 96 | 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 | 66% 11 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 11.19% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 94 | 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 | 55% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 11.6% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 - 2nd Sep 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School, Byfleet
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
