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Victoria Community School
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Victoria Community School
- Primary
- Shobnall DE14 2LU
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Based on the inspection date: 12 July 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Some staff lack expertise in teaching phonics, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are working on improvements but curriculum not yet well-sequenced
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum planning and assessment need enhancements to ensure pupils remember key information
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers aren’t using assessments well leading to knowledge gaps in reading and maths
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers need better use of assessments to identify and address pupils’ learning gaps
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave well but lose focus if lessons aren’t engaging
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusion is strong for SEND pupils, who are happy and make progress with their peers
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff promptly address bullying and poor behavior, ensuring a safe environment
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders diligently ensure pupil safety; good safeguarding practices in place
Parent Feedback: Parents view the school positively, likening it to a family
Parental Involvement: Leaders work hard to involve parents in understanding attendance importance
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy various activities but desire more structured opportunities
Teacher Engagement: Inconsistent phonics teaching quality; adults need more training
Impact on Student Progress: Lack of regular assessments affects student progress
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent curriculum delivery and assessment by teachers
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers need improved use of assessments to address learning gaps
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Victoria Community School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 369 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for our school. We hope that you find it of interest and would welcome any comments about the content and any information you feel would be of use to you on the site. Our school is located on two different campuses: Victoria Road and Orchard. To get information about the classes on that site, please click on the Orchard logo, which is present on every page. Alternately, you can click the following link to get straight to this section. http://www.victoria.staffs.sch.uk/victoria-orchard-site/. The beliefs and practises of Victoria Community School are renowned for being completely inclusive. The community it serves is diverse, and this is reflected in the school. Both adults and children in the neighbourhood are warmly welcomed. The kids who come here are eager students who enjoy themselves. Everyone is made to feel at home and is able to contribute. In order for the kids to thrive and develop self-confidence, a safe, secure atmosphere is created for them, and they are nurtured in that environment. Everyone is urged to take pride in our neighbourhood. This draws a group of extremely devoted and passionate employees who work hard to guarantee that every child develops all of their skills. We trust that this website adequately conveys the high calibre of work that is done here.
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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 |
A
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B-
|
A
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.4 | 25.8 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 43% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.8% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above 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 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 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 | 39% 10 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.38% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 107 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 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 | 49% 17 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.87% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 32% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.58% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Victoria Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1