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Welton Primary School
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- Midsomer Norton BA3 2AG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children make a good start in their learning with a clear focus on basic skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, providing a wide range of opportunities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too few pupils reach the higher standard in mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils make good progress across a range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers' regular review of pupils' phonic knowledge ensures that pupils needing additional support are identified quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good. They are friendly, respectful, and courteous to each other, adults, and visitors.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching and learning for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND are well-organized, with additional funding used effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe at the school and know how to keep themselves safe in different situations.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff use their skills and expertise in safeguarding to good effect; leaders work closely with parents and other professionals to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school, with one stating, 'This school really is a gem!'
Parental Involvement: Parents are kept informed through workshops, social media platforms, and regular phone calls.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a structured approach to the teaching of reading, and pupils benefit from an inviting and well-stocked library.
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders consider pupils’ social, emotional needs and provide well-tailored support, including new approaches to outdoor play and learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and they are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure that current pupils make good progress from their starting points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ secure subject knowledge and consistent approaches ensure good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Evaluations by leaders are not sufficiently sharp to identify fully where further improvements could take place.
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Welton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 167 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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The 1899 year listed above Welton Primary School's main door is not the school's first year.
The school was initially mentioned in 1866, but at that time it was located at The Temperance Hall in Welton, not on Radstock Road.
The school's 74 students had exceeded its space by 1897, therefore construction on a new building on Radstock Road was planned.
With 66 students, the "Midsomer Norton Junior Mixed School" began on October 24th, 1899 at Radstock Road.
The school's name was changed to "Welton Council School No. 1" the following year.
Health was an issue during this time, and soon after the renaming, diphtheria forced the school to close for three weeks.
The school had 176 boys enrolled in 1931, but it lacked the big hall it has now.
When the girls from the High Street Council School reunited with Welton in 1947, the names of the two schools were reversed completely, and Welton was once more renamed "Welton Junior Mixed School."
The Infant Department will now be merged with it to create the "Welton County Primary School."
When the school got its first computer in 1984, there were only 74 students enrolled, the fewest since 1966.
This was the lowest point, and since then, the number has gradually risen.
For the reception year, a fourth class was introduced in 1989.
Mr. David Tilling started working as the new headteacher of the schools on January 1st, 1992.
There were 4 classes in the school at this time: Year 1 and Reception were in Class 1, Years 5 and 6 were in Class 2, Years 3 and 4 were in Class 3, and Years 1 and 2 were in Class 3.
The school expanded throughout the ensuing five years.
1995 saw 114 students while 1997 saw 121.
Restructuring was required.
The pupil explosion over the previous two years is depicted in the graph above.
There was a demand for more classes.
The new classroom addition for the Reception year opened in April 2000, and the ICT suite opened a month later.
Since then, the number of students has once more risen to above 180.
The ICT suite is no more with laptops and ipads used throughout the school.
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The school was initially mentioned in 1866, but at that time it was located at The Temperance Hall in Welton, not on Radstock Road.
The school's 74 students had exceeded its space by 1897, therefore construction on a new building on Radstock Road was planned.
With 66 students, the "Midsomer Norton Junior Mixed School" began on October 24th, 1899 at Radstock Road.
The school's name was changed to "Welton Council School No. 1" the following year.
Health was an issue during this time, and soon after the renaming, diphtheria forced the school to close for three weeks.
The school had 176 boys enrolled in 1931, but it lacked the big hall it has now.
When the girls from the High Street Council School reunited with Welton in 1947, the names of the two schools were reversed completely, and Welton was once more renamed "Welton Junior Mixed School."
The Infant Department will now be merged with it to create the "Welton County Primary School."
When the school got its first computer in 1984, there were only 74 students enrolled, the fewest since 1966.
This was the lowest point, and since then, the number has gradually risen.
For the reception year, a fourth class was introduced in 1989.
Mr. David Tilling started working as the new headteacher of the schools on January 1st, 1992.
There were 4 classes in the school at this time: Year 1 and Reception were in Class 1, Years 5 and 6 were in Class 2, Years 3 and 4 were in Class 3, and Years 1 and 2 were in Class 3.
The school expanded throughout the ensuing five years.
1995 saw 114 students while 1997 saw 121.
Restructuring was required.
The pupil explosion over the previous two years is depicted in the graph above.
There was a demand for more classes.
The new classroom addition for the Reception year opened in April 2000, and the ICT suite opened a month later.
Since then, the number of students has once more risen to above 180.
The ICT suite is no more with laptops and ipads used throughout the school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 21.9 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 105 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 105 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 73% | 53.67% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.66% | 7.4% |
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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
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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 1 | 79 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 83 | 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 | 52% 2 | 51.93% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 11.73% | 9.69% |
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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 101 2 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 88 | 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 | 50% 14 | 57.53% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.53% | 9.14% |
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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 103 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 89 | 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 | 64% | 54.33% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.48% | 8.17% |
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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 - 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Welton Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1