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William Cobbett Primary School
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William Cobbett Primary School
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- Farnham GU9 9ER
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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: Phonics is taught well, and pupils proficiently use their phonic knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils develop skills and knowledge across a broad range of subjects.
Foundational Skills: Reading is highly prioritised with staff expertise supporting fluency and confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: Precisely sequenced curriculum fulfills writing ambitions with strong achievements across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most able pupils do not reliably achieve the standards they are capable of in writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Implementation inconsistency affects task enthusiasm and learning security.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make above-average progress in reading, and average progress in writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Carefully tailored support enables pupils with SEN and/or disabilities to make strong progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop exceptionally positive attitudes towards each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, using recall activities for knowledge retention.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective catch-up interventions for struggling readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils display brilliant behaviour; school uses mindfulness effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong leadership and tailored support enable pupils with SEN and/or disabilities to succeed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Flourishing through collective expertise and inclusive ethos, especially in the Woodland Centre.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens, and if it does, staff quickly resolve any problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to identify and report concerns about pupil welfare.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Comprehensive range of strategies address emotional support effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm, safe, purposeful atmosphere with excellent nurture provision.
Parent Feedback: Majority of parents are highly appreciative of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are given regular, helpful information, and appreciate the support their children receive.
Parent Feedback: Families praise school’s caring culture and inclusive ethos.
Parental Involvement: Workshops, carnivals, and fairs link community with school effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: Carefully planned experiences and varied programme of clubs enrich learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor environment is more stimulating than indoor provision and well-utilized.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive club offer includes gardening, languages, taekwondo, and gymnastics.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have created a culture that enables staff to develop the skills and confidence they need.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ secure subject knowledge and skilful questioning enable good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Strong evidence of skilled questioning motivating pupils to work hard.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers model language and skills for successful knowledge acquisition.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers’ assessment of learning does not reliably identify the most able pupils.
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About Us
William Cobbett Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 467 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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+
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B-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | - | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 64% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.25% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 105 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 93 | 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% 7 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 11.82% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 104 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 96 | 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 | 62% 13 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 11.19% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 75% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.6% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at William Cobbett Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1