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Willingham Primary School
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Willingham Primary School
- Primary
- Willingham CB24 5LE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Introduction of a new phonics scheme has led to improvements in outcomes.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum with effective e-safety and preparation for secondary school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Quality of work in some subjects needs more scrutiny; better assessment needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and writing is good; improving in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Revised assessment and tracking processes identify underachievement quickly for appropriate intervention.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes to learning and are respectful. Bullying incidents are rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective use of funding to support pupils with SEN, improving attendance and progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents are rare and handled quickly. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School’s safeguarding procedures are robust; effective training for staff.
Parental Involvement: Regular updates via social media and termly consultations. Art blog popular among parents.
Parent Feedback: Most parents value the school’s work though some express concerns about communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sports activities before and after school, with increased participation in external events.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training provided to teachers, improving their effectiveness.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and skilled questioning contribute to faster progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly check teaching quality, linking targets to pupil outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Quality of teaching in some subjects like geography and history is not as high as in English.
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About Us
Willingham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 344 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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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Willingham's first school was established in 1593 and paid for by taxation. The community had a boom in education in the 19th century, with the opening of the "Blinkhorn" private school in the 1850s, a day and boarding school in the now-demolished Newington House, and the first iteration of the current school in 1856. It was a board school with the name The British and Foreign Bible Societies School, afterwards abbreviated to The British School. It wasn't until the 1880s that girls were first taught in a gallery within the school. When the boys' and girls' schools merged in 1883, the separate girls' school was converted into the babies' school. The 1856 structure was sold and the current school was built in 1975. As money from its sale was invested and the Willingham British School's Trust is able to distribute grants for educational purposes, both to the school and across the hamlet generally, the old school continues to assist the current one.
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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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | - | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 44% | 55.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.26% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 92 | 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 | 66% 9 | 56.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 8.65% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 102 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 57% 7 | 55.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 5 | 8.83% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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% | 52.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.72% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 Willingham Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
