Newton Blossomville Church of England School

Newton Blossomville Church of England School has demonstrated remarkable performance across all areas, receiving an overall effectiveness rating of Outstanding. The school, which has not been inspected since 2009 due to prior excellence, continues to provide exceptional educational experiences. Pupils exhibit a strong enthusiasm for learning and are well-supported by a curriculum designed to foster independence and curiosity. The school is a vital part of the local community, encouraging pupils to engage with their environment through various activities and events.

Strengths

• Exceptional early years provision supports remarkable start to education.
• Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and attitudes towards learning.
• Strong emphasis on reading with well-trained staff in phonics.
• Comprehensive curriculum supports high levels of engagement.
• Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Strong community involvement through various local events.

Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.

In 2023–24, 0.0% of pupils at Newton Blossomville Church of England School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.0%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2023–24 Newton Blossomville Church of England School had 7.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.8). Of its teachers in 2023–24, 24.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 17.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2023–24 Newton Blossomville Church of England School received £17,333 and spent £16,762 for each of its 20 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £45,000 (£2,239 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Newton Blossomville Church of England School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Newton Blossomville Church of England School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

When was Newton Blossomville Church of England School last inspected by Ofsted?

Newton Blossomville Church of England School was last inspected in January 2024.

How many pupils does Newton Blossomville Church of England School have?

Newton Blossomville Church of England School has 7 pupils on roll.

What age range does Newton Blossomville Church of England School cover?

Newton Blossomville Church of England School for pupils aged 4 to 7.

Where is Newton Blossomville Church of England School?

Newton Blossomville Church of England School is at Newton Blossomville, Turvey, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8AL.