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Walesby CofE Primary School
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The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires Improvement
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Requires Improvement
Early years provision Requires Improvement
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well; pupils use phonics to decode unfamiliar words.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is planned and sequenced across most subjects but with inconsistencies in recall.
Areas Needing Improvement: Clarify precise content pupils need to know in some subjects. Fully implement the early years curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Phonics is taught well, and pupils use it for reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, motivated by rewards; bullying is rare.
Support for Falling Behind: There are inconsistencies in support for pupils with SEND; some targets are too broad.
Support for SEND Pupils: Plans for pupils with SEND are inconsistent, needing clearer, measurable targets.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively managed; pupils know how to seek help.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with regular training and detailed records.
Parent Feedback: Parental views are mixed; concerns about communication and SEND provision.
Parental Involvement: The school community is not as cohesive due to mixed parental views.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils make good use of extra-curricular activities like French, music, cooking, and sports.
Teacher Engagement: Interim leaders have driven necessary changes despite staffing challenges.
Impact on Student Progress: Some subjects lack clarity in what pupils should know, affecting learning consistency.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant staffing challenges faced over recent years.
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Walesby CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.

It has 100 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 47% 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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Walesby C of E Primary School is situated in the pleasant rural village of Walesby, Newark at the heart of the community. We are a happy popular Church of England school with enthusiastic children, dedicated staff and an active Governing Body. We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have on 01623 860575 or email [email protected]. Our Admissions page can be found via the Key Information page on the website, or by clicking here.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Requires Improvement Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.4 - 22.1
Proficient Math 101 111 106
Proficient Read 106 107 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 101 99 97
Reading 106 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 47% 57.92% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 7.55% 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 1.7 Above Average
Writing -2.1 Below Average
Maths -2.1 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 102 2 98 96
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 58% 15 62.18% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 9.93% 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 4.0 Well Above Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths -0.2 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 1 96 94
Reading 107 4 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 73% 17 61.7% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.66% 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 1.9 Above Average
Writing 0.6 Average
Maths -0.4 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 103 96 93
Reading 103 96 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 56% 59.69% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 22% 8.83% 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 0.2 Average
Maths 0.1 Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st 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 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walesby CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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