Parkend Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Yorkley Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4HL |
| Phone | 01594562407 |
| Reference Number | 115553 |
Parkend Primary School has shown notable improvement in its overall effectiveness since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. The school fosters a strong sense of community, and pupils display exemplary behavior alongside high levels of pride in their school. The focus on core subjects like English and mathematics has been positively received, with effective teaching strategies and a well-structured curriculum. However, while there are clear strengths noted in leadership, personal development, and the early years provision, some subjects in the wider curriculum still require further embedding to ensure students achieve a comprehensive understanding across all areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 60 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.67%
Girls: 53.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and pride among students
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes of pupils
- Effective curriculum design that prioritizes English and mathematics
- Good identification and support for pupils with SEND
- Outstanding leadership and management
- Strong focus on pupil well-being and mental health
- Enthusiastic participation in extra-curricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects in the wider curriculum are not fully embedded
- Inconsistent revisiting of previously learned knowledge
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 50% |
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 | 113 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
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 | 2.8 | ||
| Writing | 5.1 | ||
| Maths | 6.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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Coalway Community Infant School
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