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Westrop Primary & Nursery School
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Westrop Primary & Nursery School
- Primary
- Highworth SN6 7DN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is very effective; pupils develop a love of reading and many can read clearly, articulately and with confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is effective in meeting the needs of all groups of pupils. Leaders are working with staff to improve pupils’ reasoning and thinking skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders know there is more to do to establish the approach throughout the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn well in mathematics, particularly in key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff work together to review how well pupils are making progress and act quickly where pupils need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and enjoy coming to school. There is a strong focus on helping pupils to understand British values, to respect others, and to celebrate diversity.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teacher assistants provide good-quality guidance and care for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. These pupils develop confidence and independence.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff understand their shared responsibility for protecting pupils and keeping them safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors keep a close eye on aspects of pupils' welfare, safety, and attendance.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the support provided by staff. They are helped to take an active role in encouraging children to read at home.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the personal attention their children receive, and relationships between home and school are strong.
Extracurricular Activities: Trips and residential visits enable pupils to widen their experiences. The extra-curricular program is rich in sporting, musical and artistic activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the training and support they receive, particularly benefiting from sharing good practice with colleagues.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has consistently high expectations of pupils’ achievement and personal development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders regularly check the accuracy of the assessment of pupils’ work through lesson visits, pupil talks, and staff meetings.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some parents expressed concern about the changes in key stage 1 staffing.
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About Us
Westrop Primary & Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 363 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | 25.8 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 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 | 54% | 49.34% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.24% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 108 2 | 89 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 69% 2 | 50.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 9 | 7.63% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 106 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 91 | 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 | 71% 12 | 55.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 8.18% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 88 | 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 | 83% | 54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.67% | 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 | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.0 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westrop Primary & Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1