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Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School
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Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Vernhams Dean SP11 0JY
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff received training for effective phonics lessons and 'Read Every Day' initiative impacts all ages positively.
Success of the Curriculum: An effective and well-sequenced curriculum is in place, improving quality of education in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: New curriculum implementation needed to ensure knowledge retention; staff should use assessment data to plan better.
Performance in Maths & Reading: School prioritizes reading; pupils enjoy books and receive phonics support.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adapt tasks to meet individual needs; strong pastoral support for quick settlement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good behavior and respect, creating a calm learning environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school supports pupils with SEND effectively by adapting tasks to meet individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn to keep themselves safe in various situations; safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral support and good attendance management promote pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents acknowledge positive impact of leadership; most reflect satisfaction.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved through feedback platforms and local governance interactions.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of clubs and trips enhance learning and pupil development.
Outdoor Facilities: Playtimes are happy and relaxed with a good range of activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers developing their subject knowledge; staff proud to be part of school.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teacher training in phonics and curriculum delivering improvements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff need to use assessment data more systematically to plan next steps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New methods to check pupil learning recently implemented and show initial success.
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About Us
Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 41 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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 Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School, I would like to say. The community of Vernham Dean, a bordering settlement between Hampshire and Wiltshire, is centred around our school. The school is situated in lovely grounds, making it the ideal setting for outdoor education. As a school, we take great pride in our connections to the neighbourhood we serve. We hope you enjoy browsing our website and get a clear feel of the philosophy behind Vernham Dean. Every kid is a unique individual who needs to develop and feel valued in a joyful, secure atmosphere based on constructive relationships and reciprocal respect, and we recognise this. Our mission at Vernham Dean is to create "Courageous, Compassionate, Creative citizens for the future," which represents the high expectations we have of one another. We take great pride in the accomplishments of each and every student, and we work hard to ensure that they have the risk-taking, decision-making, problem-solving, and resilience that will serve them well in the future. As a Church of England Voluntary Controlled school, our core Christian values or 3 Cs are; Courage, Compassion and Creativity, which are integral in supporting the children's moral values to ensure they become effective global citizens. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you would want to visit our joyful, welcoming school since we would love to have you.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.6 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 71% | 56.83% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.18% | 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 | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 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 | 91% | 63.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 11.36% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above 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 | - | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 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% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.54% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 99 | 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 | 89% | 62.79% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.67% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
