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Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
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Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
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- Tewkesbury GL20 5RQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have improved the teaching of reading. Pupils use their phonics skills well to decode words. They are confident and enthusiastic readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure that a broad and balanced curriculum is in place. Pupils have access to a wide range of engaging learning experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further developing the curriculum to ensure that breadth and balance are consistent across all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and reading with improved results since the last inspection.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have developed a range of effective additional support for pupils with SEND. Adults are well trained to deliver this support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well around the school. They are polite and work diligently in most lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively and achieve well as a result. Activities are well matched to pupils’ needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: While some pupils say that bullying does happen, they are confident that it gets dealt with. Pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is good. There is a wide range of emotional support available to pupils.
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively involved in their children’s learning, sharing information online and participating in school activities.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are happy with the school and the progress their children are making, though a minority lack confidence in communication with the school.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a good tradition of sport in the school, with high levels of participation in extra-curricular sports and competitions.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders monitor teaching closely. Teachers have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. This ensures strong progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, now make strong progress in writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers explain tasks clearly and show pupils how to do things. They intervene well when pupils are struggling.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small number of classes, some children do not make good progress. Teachers do not match work closely enough to these pupils’ needs.
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About Us
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 272 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 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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In our prospectus you will find many of the details about the school and our aims for the children during their time here.
Over the past few years the school has grown significantly and we now have a full pre-school attached to our site.
We are situated in the centre of town and cater for children from all areas of Tewkesbury.
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School is a Controlled Primary School.
The school has dedicated and hard-working staff who aim to provide high quality education to enable all of our children to reach their full potential.
Our vision is that we are an inclusive Christian school where we strengthen our relationship with God and each other.
We are a school which develops each child's self-esteem and self-confidence by providing a variety of educational, creative and social opportunities and experiences which embrace their passion for learning in the world of technology and competition.
Key to our success is the contribution of staff, parents, governors and the community in assisting each child's journey.
Recognition of varying individual needs and an effort to match these with the content of the National Curriculum and approaches used in order to achieve the highest standards.
Participation is important and we see the years your child spends at our school as a partnership in learning.
If you would like to discuss any matters concerning your child's schooling, please contact me at any time.
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Over the past few years the school has grown significantly and we now have a full pre-school attached to our site.
We are situated in the centre of town and cater for children from all areas of Tewkesbury.
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School is a Controlled Primary School.
The school has dedicated and hard-working staff who aim to provide high quality education to enable all of our children to reach their full potential.
Our vision is that we are an inclusive Christian school where we strengthen our relationship with God and each other.
We are a school which develops each child's self-esteem and self-confidence by providing a variety of educational, creative and social opportunities and experiences which embrace their passion for learning in the world of technology and competition.
Key to our success is the contribution of staff, parents, governors and the community in assisting each child's journey.
Recognition of varying individual needs and an effort to match these with the content of the National Curriculum and approaches used in order to achieve the highest standards.
Participation is important and we see the years your child spends at our school as a partnership in learning.
If you would like to discuss any matters concerning your child's schooling, please contact me at any time.
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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 | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 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 | 102 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 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% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.86% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 55% 4 | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 5 | 10.66% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 59% 15 | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 9.75% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 44% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9.31% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
