Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane Old Sodbury Bristol BS37 6NB |
| Phone | 01454313682 |
| Reference Number | 109175 |
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its recent inspection, following a long period since the last graded inspection over a decade ago. The school excels in creating a safe and happy environment where pupils thrive and engage deeply in their learning. Notable strengths include a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports high levels of achievement, particularly in performing arts, where students have ample opportunities to shine. The ethos of the school promotes strong values, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all families.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 103 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 39.81%
Girls: 60.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.5% |
| White & Asian | 6.8% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| African | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm and engagement in learning.
- The school provides enriching opportunities in performing arts.
- Strong support for developing reading and writing skills.
- Pupils exhibit excellent behavior and positive attitudes.
- Effective support and adaptation of learning for pupils with SEND.
- Governors are knowledgeable and provide robust support and accountability.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment information is not effectively used to check the impact of the curriculum.
- Some teaching activities do not effectively build knowledge and skills across the curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| 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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | -3.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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