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Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
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Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
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- Orchard Portman TA3 5BW
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are systematic in their approach to unfamiliar words and apply their knowledge of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have made sure that pupils have access to a range of enjoyable activities which challenge them.
Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading is exemplary with robust systems to prevent falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is coherent, well-sequenced and ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers鈥� expectations of writing in lower key stage 2 are not consistently high.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2017, the proportion of pupils working at the expected standard in key stage 2 in reading, writing and mathematics was better than the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants are well trained and undertake rapid and personalised intervention to ensure that any differences are diminished.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils decide for themselves which strategies to use to improve their work, making good progress in reasoning and problem solving.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High ambition for success; reading systems ensure fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Thorough assessment swiftly remedies misconceptions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils take responsibility, showing respect and politeness.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities are making strong progress due to effective pastoral and educational support and challenge.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate support plans with adapted learning for success.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding training is regular and detailed so that staff are consistently kept up to date and know what to do if they are concerned about pupils鈥� well-being.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders with responsibility for safeguarding work in close partnership with external agencies to ensure that everything is being done to minimise pupils鈥� risk of harm.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely complimentary about the school and the education their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are welcomed and encouraged to become involved in the life of the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents value school efforts, praising positive atmosphere.
Extracurricular Activities: Middle leaders have made sure that pupils have access to a range of inspiring cross-curricular activities which challenge them.
Extracurricular Activities: Varied clubs such as sports, art, and mindfulness offered.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders are aware that progress and attainment for the most able was an issue requiring attention and it has been a school development focus since September 2017.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessments effectively to enhance learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is improved by checking that all pupils have more opportunities to develop their ability to write with greater sophistication and complexity across the curriculum.
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About Us
Thurlbear Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 208 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 |
| 51动漫 grade |
C+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 25.8 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 107 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 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 | 73% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.42% | 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 | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 | 109 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 94 | 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 | 83% 8 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 2 | 9.22% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 109 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 4 | 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 | 91% 11 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 9 | 8.19% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 80% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.13% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1