Frieth Church of England Combined School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Frieth Church of England Combined School
Frieth
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 6PR
Phone 01494881554
Reference Number 110461

Frieth Church of England Combined School continues to demonstrate good performance overall. Pupils express happiness and safety, supported by strong relationships with staff. The school is recognized for its ambitious leaders and effective curriculum that caters well to all students, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils. The school's commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment is apparent, with pupils showcasing noteworthy behavior and a keen engagement in learning activities both in and out of the classroom. This first section 8 inspection since the previous report in 2017 confirms the school's stable trajectory of development and learning, despite some areas that require attention for further enrichment.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 157
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 42.68%
Girls: 57.32%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 5.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 27.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 22

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 13 15 28
2 12 12 24
3 8 14 22
4 10 12 22
5 7 14 21
6 1 9 10

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 89.8%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.5%
White, Other 1.9%
White & Asian 1.9%
Unclassified 1.3%
White & Black (African) 1.3%
Indian 0.6%
Pakistani 0.6%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 06 Apr 2022
Date Report
06 Apr 2022 School inspection
26 Apr 2017 Short inspection
10 Oct 2012 Full inspection:
09 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
18 Mar 2008 Full inspection:
04 May 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils benefit from strong relationships with staff, contributing to their happiness and safety.
  • Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that encourages all pupils to strive for success.
  • The school demonstrates a strong focus on reading, with effective phonics teaching beginning in Reception.
  • Teachers deliver lessons that are well-planned and tailored to meet the needs of all pupils.
  • Pupils engage in a variety of extracurricular activities that promote physical activity and personal development.
  • Positive behavior is consistently celebrated, leading to a harmonious and productive learning environment.
  • Leaders efficiently identify and support pupils with special educational needs.

Areas for Improvement

  • In some foundation subjects, knowledge is not as well planned and sequenced as in others, leading to gaps in rich learning.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 80%
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 107
Maths 105

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2.2
Writing 2.5
Maths 1.5

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 17 3
Third Preference 8 1
From another Local Authority 3 0

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