Wrestlingworth CofE Infant School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-7
Religion Church of England
Address Church Lane
Wrestlingworth
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2EU
Reference Number 109609

Wrestlingworth CofE VC Lower School has shown solid performance across multiple areas, achieving a 'Good' rating in overall effectiveness, education quality, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This marks a notable shift from its previous outstanding rating from 15 years ago when it was last inspected. The school has implemented a broad and ambitious curriculum, although it is in the early stages of being introduced in some subjects. The strong relationships between pupils and staff foster a positive and safe school environment where students feel happy and engaged in their learning. Despite the strengths observed, there are areas for improvement, particularly regarding the new curriculum delivery and consistency across classes, as some staff require further training. Additionally, the school has identified a need for greater extracurricular opportunities for students to develop their interests, which it aims to enhance going forward. Overall, the school is navigating the complexities of change with a well-informed leadership that understands its priorities and is working diligently to address these challenges.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 52
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 57.69%
Girls: 42.31%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 7.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 17.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 17.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 11 5 16
2 7 12 19

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 88.5%
White, Other 3.8%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.9%
White & Asian 1.9%
African 1.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 29 Nov 2023
Date Report
29 Nov 2023 School inspection:
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
06 Jun 2008 Full inspection:
10 Jun 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong emphasis on outdoor learning.
  • Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
  • Well-taught phonics leading to good reading foundations.
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
  • High levels of pupil enjoyment and strong attendance.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistency in curriculum delivery across some subjects.
  • Need for more opportunities for pupils to engage in school clubs.

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 5 1
Third Preference 5 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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