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Stoberry Park School
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- Wells BA5 2TJ
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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 |
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Foundational Skills: Improvement seen in spelling, punctuation, and grammar accuracy.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' 'can-do' attitude and self-esteem are rising; quests enhance inquisitive skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics strategy needs improvement; disadvantaged pupils’ progress is slow in writing and maths.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are attentive, kind, and keen to succeed; behavior is good.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 2 and Year 6 pupils did not make expected progress in maths but reading shows improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Actions taken to improve calculation skills and problem-solving in maths but not consistent across classes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Senior teachers focus on special educational needs, improving staff insight and pupil transition.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are trained and effective in support during crises; strong relationships with social care and police.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Nurturing culture respected, new pupils welcomed warmly; high standard of safeguarding records.
Parent Feedback: Vast majority of parents report the school to be a safe place; parents appreciate quick settlement of children.
Parental Involvement: Parents meet with inspectors, providing positive feedback about school involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Program explores understanding of the world, including trips to Legoland and the circus.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers increasingly confident in enhancing pupil learning; precise feedback improves writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate use of punctuation, common approach to spelling showing demonstrable impact.
Impact on Student Progress: Progress in maths is improving but still too slowly; writing shows success in applying learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Disadvantaged pupils not making accelerated progress needed; poor attendance identified as an issue.
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Stoberry Park School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 318 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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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We prepare our students to flourish in a world of opportunities and challenges through our Growth Mindset method.
At the core of our school is the idea that learning requires effort and taking chances.
All students at Stoberry Park School are expected to become self-sufficient, imaginative, and aspiring learners.
While fostering high standards across a broad and varied curriculum, Stoberry Park School has established a reputation for caring for its students.
As a school, we work to help students develop their self-assurance, independence, creativity, and goals while also emphasising the significance of how they are seen by the rest of society.
With the attainment of the Dyslexia Friendly School certification, the school recently reiterated its dedication to assisting those kids who have dyslexic tendencies.
The school is lucky to have access to some of the most picturesque grounds, which are ideal for outdoor learning and play.
Stoberry Park School takes pleasure in creating innovative teaching strategies, and in 2016 the school started an initiative to help students, teachers, and parents develop "growth mindsets."
If you are thinking about sending your child to Stoberry Park School, we cordially invite you to stop by and see for yourself what we feel to be a very unique and special ethos and working environment.
Call the school at 01749 672516 or send an email using the contact form on the school website to schedule a visit.
Large primary school Stoberry Park School is located in the lovely city of Wells, at the base of the Mendip Mountains.
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At the core of our school is the idea that learning requires effort and taking chances.
All students at Stoberry Park School are expected to become self-sufficient, imaginative, and aspiring learners.
While fostering high standards across a broad and varied curriculum, Stoberry Park School has established a reputation for caring for its students.
As a school, we work to help students develop their self-assurance, independence, creativity, and goals while also emphasising the significance of how they are seen by the rest of society.
With the attainment of the Dyslexia Friendly School certification, the school recently reiterated its dedication to assisting those kids who have dyslexic tendencies.
The school is lucky to have access to some of the most picturesque grounds, which are ideal for outdoor learning and play.
Stoberry Park School takes pleasure in creating innovative teaching strategies, and in 2016 the school started an initiative to help students, teachers, and parents develop "growth mindsets."
If you are thinking about sending your child to Stoberry Park School, we cordially invite you to stop by and see for yourself what we feel to be a very unique and special ethos and working environment.
Call the school at 01749 672516 or send an email using the contact form on the school website to schedule a visit.
Large primary school Stoberry Park School is located in the lovely city of Wells, at the base of the Mendip Mountains.
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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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | - | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 102 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 49% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.42% | 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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 101 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 94 | 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 | 51% 13 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 9.22% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.1 | 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 64% 5 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 8.19% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -3.7 | 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 | 102 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 59% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.13% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stoberry Park School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1