Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Castle Road Pucklechurch Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 9RF |
| Phone | 01179372579 |
| Reference Number | 109171 |
Pucklechurch C of E VC Primary School continues to demonstrate good overall performance. The school provides an inclusive environment where pupils embrace and exemplify values such as friendship and respect. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, allowing students, including those with special educational needs, to progress effectively in their learning. Positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a safe and respectful atmosphere where students behave well and are keen to meet high academic expectations. However, communication with parents has been identified as an area requiring improvement, leading to some parents feeling misinformed about the school's operations. Additionally, while the curriculum is robust, there is a noted need for better mapping of subject-specific vocabulary to enhance comprehension in areas like music and mathematics. Overall, the inspection confirms the school’s commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, alongside recognizing the areas where further development is necessary.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 184 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.17%
Girls: 47.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 3 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 4 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 6 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 16 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Apr 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils understand and follow the school's core values.
- Strong emphasis on reading and well-sequenced phonics curriculum.
- Positive relationships between staff and students.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Inclusive school environment promoting respect and trust.
Areas for Improvement
- Communication with parents needs improvement.
- Subject-specific vocabulary in some subjects is not well mapped.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | ||
| Writing | -2.7 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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