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St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
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St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
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- Oxford OX4 2HB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children learn phonics quickly with high-quality support, becoming fluent readers as they progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has embedded a broad and ambitious curriculum, leading to improved pupils' knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, assessment is not always used effectively, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have taken decisive action to improve reading and mathematics, leading to better outcomes.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff provide targeted support for those who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and respectful; they behave well and meet high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Regular checking and high-quality support ensure that pupils with SEND feel included and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides extremely strong welfare and pastoral support for both children and their families.
Parent Feedback: Parents provided positive feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a rich set of experiences, including curriculum visits that enhance learning.
Teacher Engagement: A well-structured programme of training supports strong teaching, and collaborative working within trust schools is valued.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff effectively check pupils' knowledge, leading to improvements in reading and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are gaps in how well assessment is used in some subjects, affecting pupils' retention of knowledge.
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About Us
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 349 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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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Our school's Christian perspective informs everything we do. Our core Christian values of Love, Courage and Belonging are embedded throughout the school, always considering the key Bible text of John 10:10: "I have come in order that you might have life life in all its fullness.". Together, we serve our multicultural community by providing a creative and exciting curriculum that incorporates cultural and religious diversity; within the context of Christian belief and practice. We give the kids engaging educational opportunities that will help them advance and realise their full academic potential. Our school's motto, "Learning & Growing Together," encapsulates our effort to ensure that every student leaves our institution with the self-assurance and drive to reach their full potential. Belonging, with a focus on RESPECT for how we demonstrate love for ourselves, for others, and for our environment, is the central Christian value for the Autumn Term of 2019. For information about the school's values and collective worship for the 2019鈥�20 academic year, please go here.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 25.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 107 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 98 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 94 | 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 | 42% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4 | Below Average |
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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 | 98 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 2 | 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 | 31% 5 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 10.7% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 97 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 36% | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 2 | 10% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 99 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 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 | 36% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.89% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
