Rodings Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | DUNMOW ROAD LEADEN RODING DUNMOW ESSEX CM6 1PZ |
| Phone | 01279876288 |
| Reference Number | 115266 |
Rodings Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. Pupils express pride in their school, highlighting the supportive community and the quality of teaching as key strengths. They report feeling safe and valued, with good behavior noted throughout the school. The curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully designed, allowing pupils to develop their learning effectively. However, there are areas for improvement in the English curriculum, particularly regarding the planning of essential skills related to writing, which has led to some pupils lacking confidence in this area.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 286 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.29%
Girls: 43.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| 2 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 3 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 29 | 19 | 48 |
| 6 | 20 | 8 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.7% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 05 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported by teachers.
- Strong emphasis on behavior management promoting a positive learning environment.
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum in most subjects.
- Effective phonics program that aids early reading development.
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support to access the curriculum.
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs enhancing pupils' skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent planning in English curriculum affecting writing skills.
- Lack of clarity in teaching essential knowledge for written work.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 22% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -3.4 | ||
| Writing | -4.6 | ||
| Maths | -5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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4.43 miles |
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4.5 miles |
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4.51 miles |
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