Friday Bridge Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Maltmas Drove Friday Bridge Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0HW |
| Phone | 01945860220 |
| Reference Number | 110633 |
Friday Bridge Community Primary School has demonstrated notable improvement since its previous inspection, now achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and supported in their learning. They respond well to the expectations set by the staff, leading to a positive atmosphere in which children are happy and eager to learn. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, focusing on not only academic skills but also personal development and inclusivity for students with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 101 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.46%
Girls: 45.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 4 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 5 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 4% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and want to do their best.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Well-organized and ambitious curriculum that promotes deep learning.
- Pupils feel safe and there is very little bullying.
- Effective promotion of reading and phonics from an early age.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils support well-behaved learning environments.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders are new and lack training to effectively monitor curriculum quality.
- Outdoor learning environment needs to be improved to match the indoor curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 97 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
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 | -5.5 | ||
| Writing | -3.2 | ||
| Maths | -3.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Elm CofE Primary School
Main Road, Elm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AG |
1.24 miles |
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Emneth Academy
Hollycroft Road, Emneth, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8AY |
2.36 miles |
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Emneth Nursery School
Hollycroft Road, Wisbech, PE14 8AY |
2.41 miles |
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Upwell Academy
School Road, Upwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9EW |
2.59 miles |
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Elm Road Primary School
Elm Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2TB |
2.75 miles |
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Ramnoth Junior School
Ramnoth Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JB |
2.85 miles |
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The Nene Infant & Nursery School
Norwich Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2AP |
2.94 miles |
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Beaupre Community Primary School
Church Drove, Outwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8RH |
3.13 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Trafford Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2ES |
3.48 miles |
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Clarkson Infants School
Trafford Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2ES |
3.5 miles |
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Peckover Primary School
Leverington Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PJ |
3.57 miles |
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Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy
Church Road, Wisbech St Mary, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4RJ |
3.58 miles |
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Orchards Church of England Academy
Cherry Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NP |
3.99 miles |
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Guyhirn CofE VC Primary School
High Road, Guyhirn, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4ED |
4.05 miles |
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Leverington Primary Academy
104 Church Road, Leverington, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5DE |
4.11 miles |
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Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School
School Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8EY |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Old School House
1 March Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HA |
0.04 miles |
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Shelldene House School
Shelldene House, 20 Main Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HJ |
0.2 miles |
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Cambian Home Tree School
172 March Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0LP |
0.8 miles |
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Begdale House School
Begdale Road, Elm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AZ |
1.18 miles |
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The Wisbech Academy
Weasenham Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RU |
2.39 miles |
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Thomas Clarkson Academy
Corporation Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2SE |
2.43 miles |
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Meadowgate Academy
Meadowgate Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JH |
2.63 miles |
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On Track Education Wisbech
Enterprise House, Oldfield Lane, Cambridgeshire, Wisbech, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RJ |
2.76 miles |
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Cambian Wisbech School
Old Sessions House, 32 Somers Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JF |
3.08 miles |
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Wisbech Grammar School
Wisbech Grammar School, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1RH |
3.09 miles |
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Walnut Tree School Ltd
Barra Farm, Gadds Lane, Leverington, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5BL |
3.89 miles |