Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 5-11
Religion Church of England
Address Water Lane
Radwinter
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB10 2TX
Phone 01799599248
Reference Number 115191

Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has been evaluated as a good school overall, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for its pupils. The school excels in personal development and leadership, making significant efforts to ensure that all children, regardless of their backgrounds or needs, benefit from a well-rounded education. Many parents express positive opinions about the school's impact on their children, highlighting the vibrant and caring atmosphere that fosters happiness and learning.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 138
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 56.52%
Girls: 43.48%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 7.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 4.3%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 29
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 24

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 21 9 30
2 6 11 17
3 10 4 14
4 9 11 20
5 7 6 13
6 13 11 24

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90.6%
White, Other 2.9%
Indian 2.2%
Caribbean 2.2%
White & Asian 1.4%
Irish 0.7%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 23 Apr 2024
Date Report
23 Apr 2024 School inspection:
26 Apr 2023 School inspection
25 Jan 2018 Short inspection
03 Oct 2013 Full inspection:
09 Jan 2012 Interim assessment
09 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
31 Jan 2005 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities that enrich their experience.
  • The school has high ambitions for all pupils, ensuring individual support is prioritized.
  • Curriculum documents are effectively utilized by teachers to guide instruction.
  • Reading is a major focus, with purposeful strategies to improve fluency and comprehension.
  • The support for pupils with special educational needs is exceptional.
  • A strong culture of respect and dignity is evident among pupils.
  • Staff feel valued and supported, contributing to a collaborative ethos.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some variability in curriculum delivery affects the depth of learning.
  • Early reading materials may be introduced too soon, hindering effective practice.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 54%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8%

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 103

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1
Writing -1.4
Maths -1.3

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 8 1
Third Preference 9 0
From another Local Authority 3 1

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