Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Village Westbury-on-Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PA |
| Phone | 01452760303 |
| Reference Number | 115701 |
Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School is performing well, maintaining a good standard across all evaluated areas, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Pupils enjoy a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by the school's core values, which foster a sense of safety and community. Parents report positively on their children's development and the school's commitment to their well-being and growth. The curriculum is ambitious and engaging, with a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics, supported by tailored interventions for those who struggle. However, there are inconsistencies in the application of writing skills across the curriculum, with some areas lacking precise assessment methods, leading to knowledge gaps for certain students. Overall, the school is moving in a positive direction but acknowledges the need for improvements in certain teaching expectations and assessment practices.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 52 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.85%
Girls: 46.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.2% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued in an inclusive environment.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics leading to confident readers.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum promotes engagement.
- Effective pastoral provision supports pupil resilience.
- Higher aspirations for pupils driven by the school community.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for writing skills across the curriculum.
- Assessment methods are not precise enough in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | -3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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