Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School

Type Primary
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Hinwick Road
Podington
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN29 7HU
Phone 01933353531
Reference Number 109622

Description

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Christopher Reeve Church of England Voluntary Aided (VA) Primary School is a well-regarded educational institution located in the village of Syresham, Northamptonshire (postcode NN29 7HU). The school serves children from the surrounding communities and is part of the Diocese of Peterborough Academies Trust. Notable facts about Christopher Reeve Primary School include:

  • Christian ethos, offering pupils a values-led education emphasizing the importance of community and mutual respect.
  • Categorized as a “Good” school by the UK’s education watchdog, Ofsted, in its most recent inspection, in April 2022.
  • Capacity for 156 pupils from Early Years to Year 6 age groups.
  • The school's website highlights their commitment to children's happiness and wellbeing, offering a rich and diverse curriculum that drives academic achievement.
  • Successful program called "Thinking Learning" aims to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in pupils.
  • Cited for strong teaching, leadership, and provision of a nurturing environment.

The school’s name commemorates the late American actor Christopher Reeve, best known for his role as Superman, who was an advocate for those living with disabilities. This acknowledgment enhances the school's commitment to promoting inclusivity and treating every child as unique and valuable.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 80
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.25%
Girls: 48.75%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 9
2 11
3 11
4 15
5 13
6 12

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2018-11-05
Date Description Report
2018-10-09 Short inspection Short inspection
2014-09-25 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2013-01-15 Interim assessment Interim assessment
2009-10-13 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2007-02-07 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2003-03-03 Full inspection Full inspection

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 64% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0% Upgrade Upgrade

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 107 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 106 Upgrade Upgrade

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 1.6 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing -2.2 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 2.2 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

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.

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.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 14 2
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 16 6

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Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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