Elsworth CofE VA Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Broad End
Elsworth
Cambridgeshire
CB23 4JD
Phone 01945267272
Reference Number 110830

Elsworth CofE VA Primary School remains a good school, with a positive environment where pupils feel proud and valued. The school successfully engages pupils in their learning, providing a broad and accessible curriculum with effective support for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Through strong leadership and committed staff, the school fosters a sense of community, where student voice is respected and extracurricular activities enrich the pupils' school experience. Despite its strengths, there are areas that require attention. Some older pupils experience gaps in their phonics knowledge, affecting their reading fluency. The foundation subjects are in the early stages of review, and clearer guidance on key concepts is needed to enhance the depth of knowledge pupils retain over time. Overall, while the school is effectively supporting its pupils, continued focus on curriculum development, particularly in reading and foundation subjects, will further bolster its educational offerings.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 130
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.77%
Girls: 49.23%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 7.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 9.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 27
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 7 14
2 14 8 22
3 7 11 18
4 8 11 19
5 12 6 18
6 10 13 23

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 83.8%
White, Other 4.6%
Chinese 3.1%
Unclassified 3.1%
African 1.5%
White & Asian 0.8%
Indian 0.8%
Mixed, Other 0.8%
Asian, Other 0.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 04 May 2023
Date Report
04 May 2023 School inspection
27 Feb 2018 Short inspection
03 Oct 2013 Full inspection:
09 Jan 2012 Interim assessment
18 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
07 Jun 2005 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils are proud to attend and feel cared for in the school.
  • Leaders have high ambitions for a broad curriculum.
  • Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND.
  • Strong emphasis on reading and phonics instruction.
  • Pupils actively participate in school life and leadership roles.
  • Wide range of extracurricular activities enhances pupil engagement.
  • Positive relationships among pupils, contributing to a respectful atmosphere.
  • Governors provide appropriate support and challenge.
  • Staff feel supported and valued in their roles.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some older pupils have gaps in phonic knowledge affecting reading fluency.
  • Foundation subjects lack explicit guidance on key concepts and connected knowledge.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 77%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 14%

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 108
Maths 107

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.9
Writing -7.4
Maths -0.3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 13 0
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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