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West Wycombe School
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West Wycombe School
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- West Wycombe HP14 3AH
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Based on the inspection date: 27 June 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is beginning to have a positive impact, but some teaching is inconsistent.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders prioritise English and mathematics; however, the wider curriculum is not fully developed.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum for some subjects lacks precise knowledge and sequence, especially in early years and key stage 1.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of key stage 2, most pupils achieve well in maths and English.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have high expectations and are quick to respond to any negative behaviour incidents.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive throughout the school. Happiness and kindness are common features of school life.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum is not always adapted well for some pupils with SEND; their learning does not build effectively on prior knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and learn how to keep themselves safe, including online. Leaders are quick to resolve negative behaviour incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are aware of safeguarding issues and use their training effectively. Governors are also trained in safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly supportive of school leaders and appreciate communication through newsletters and assemblies.
Parental Involvement: Leaders regularly communicate positive messages to children and parents, which are widely appreciated.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils love after-school clubs such as football, art, and outdoor explorers club.
Outdoor Facilities: Visits include local mosque trips, gardening with the National Trust, and community work like cleaning a local church.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are passionate and proud to be part of the team; they appreciate leaders' efforts to manage workload and well-being.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors support and challenge leaders effectively, holding them accountable for identified issues.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff ask thoughtful questions, listen, and explain well, though early mathematics and reading could be more effective.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The phonics programme is inconsistently delivered, affecting some pupils' ability to learn as intended.
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About Us
West Wycombe School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 165 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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From all of us, welcome to West Wycombe School. We provide a supportive environment for our children and strive holistically to assist each child reach their full potential. You'll undoubtedly notice that the kids in our care and the whole school community are really excited about learning. The faculty and staff are lucky to be able to instruct children in such beautiful environments. You can learn more about the school's unique past on our website, which is a part of the quaint hamlet of West Wycombe from the 18th century. This website offers a wealth of information about and a window into daily life at West Wycombe School. We hope you like reading it and are inspired to come see how your child could achieve at our school. Please get in touch with the office if you want to make an appointment or if you have any inquiries. When strolling through our wonderful West Wycombe School, you may expect to see the following. Please have a look at our Sway Newsletters since they offer a summary of the fascinating events happening at our exceptional school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 27.3 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 108 |
| 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 | 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 | 57% | 57.12% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10.52% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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.
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.
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Wycombe School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1