St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Marsh Road Marsh Rd Burnham-on-Crouch Essex CM0 8LZ |
| Phone | 01621782626 |
| Reference Number | 115159 |
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, with a supportive atmosphere where pupils feel happy and safe. The curriculum is ambitious, and pupils are eager to learn, showing respect for one another. The strong leadership ensures that children, including those with special educational needs, receive good support and achieve well. While the newly introduced phonics program works effectively overall, there are areas where staff training is needed to enhance delivery consistency. This inspection marks the first since the school was judged to be good in June 2016.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 240 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 23 | 33 | 56 |
| 3 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 5 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 6 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and appreciate their teachers.
- The curriculum is ambitious and interesting.
- Pupils behave well and show respect for differences.
- Leaders have developed an effective assessment system.
- Staff provide targeted support for pupils with gaps in reading.
- Children in early years settle quickly into learning routines.
- The school has strong links with international communities.
- Governors effectively hold leaders accountable and support staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the teaching of the phonics curriculum.
- Variable staff confidence in delivering reading lessons.
- Minor variations in the use of assessment systems in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% | ||
| 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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | ||
| Writing | 3.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 51 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Maylandsea Primary School
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4.63 miles |
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4.9 miles |
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4.95 miles |
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