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St Mary's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Climping BN17 5QU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong emphasis on reading; immediate support to read fluently in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: New curriculum provides 'memorable moments' and real-world learning context.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to check understanding better to address knowledge gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Emphasis on multiplication tables recall and context-rich reading materials.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional reading support for fluency and overcoming attendance barriers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, form positive friendships, and bullying is very rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Precise support helps SEND pupils become happy and confident learners.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; staff help sort differences and ensure student safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Workshops and assemblies on safety and health further embed key learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize valuable support for SEND pupils and feel included.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in supporting leaders' actions to improve the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs and visits like rounders and gardening help develop talents.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported by new leadership to provide the best education.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive impact through well-selected texts and 'smart starts'.
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About Us
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 94 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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to uphold and advance a Christian ethos consistent with the Church of England's founding principles.
to strengthen the relationship between the family, church, and school, and to promote the involvement of parents and the larger community in all areas.
Using the National Curriculum programmes and the teacher's understanding of the students' skills, learning activities should be planned and matched with high expectations for success.
To create a safe, tranquil, and joyful environment where all kids, regardless of their gender, age, culture, or background, feel inspired to participate equally in the learning process.
To offer a demanding and stimulating environment where a child's growing self-assurance will promote self-control and the realisation of personal potential.
To foster a learning environment that is pertinent to the requirements of the children, we try to use a variety of teaching methodologies.
In order for the kids to be great learners, we want to help them develop a healthy self-image.
A church school is what we are.
They are aware of their advantages and do not hesitate to admit their weaknesses.
Trust everyone to act in accordance with the school's ideals when making decisions.
are genuinely a part of the school's community and have a good impact on both the students' and staff's well-being.
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to strengthen the relationship between the family, church, and school, and to promote the involvement of parents and the larger community in all areas.
Using the National Curriculum programmes and the teacher's understanding of the students' skills, learning activities should be planned and matched with high expectations for success.
To create a safe, tranquil, and joyful environment where all kids, regardless of their gender, age, culture, or background, feel inspired to participate equally in the learning process.
To offer a demanding and stimulating environment where a child's growing self-assurance will promote self-control and the realisation of personal potential.
To foster a learning environment that is pertinent to the requirements of the children, we try to use a variety of teaching methodologies.
In order for the kids to be great learners, we want to help them develop a healthy self-image.
A church school is what we are.
They are aware of their advantages and do not hesitate to admit their weaknesses.
Trust everyone to act in accordance with the school's ideals when making decisions.
are genuinely a part of the school's community and have a good impact on both the students' and staff's well-being.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 96 | 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 | 67% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 5.18% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 106 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 79% 10 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 6 | 6.56% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above 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 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 69% 18 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 6.51% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 107 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 89 | 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 | 87% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.61% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
