Hempsted Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St Swithun's Road Hempsted St Swithuns Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 5LH |
| Phone | 01452523567 |
| Reference Number | 115608 |
Hempsted Church of England Primary School is performing well, having been rated as 'Good' in all areas of evaluation during this inspection, the first routine inspection since it was judged 'Outstanding' 15 years ago. The school provides a friendly and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, which contributes to their positive attitudes towards learning. Pupils experience a balanced curriculum with a particular emphasis on reading, and the school community actively engages in various activities that foster personal and social development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 211 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.13%
Girls: 47.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.6% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 13 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a safe and welcoming learning environment.
- Leaders are dedicated to providing high-quality education and continuously improve the curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on developing reading skills from an early age.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a calm learning atmosphere.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum depth is limited in a few subjects, impacting overall understanding.
- Early years do not provide enough opportunities for children to practice writing skills.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | 3.2 | ||
| Maths | 3.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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