Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Vernham Dean Andover Hampshire SP11 0JY |
| Phone | 01264737241 |
| Reference Number | 116321 |
Vernham Dean Gillum’s Church of England Primary School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas after previous challenges that saw it rated as needing improvement. The school has implemented a clear and effective curriculum that engages pupils and supports their learning from the early years through to the end of primary school. The positive school environment is evident, with pupils demonstrating enthusiasm for learning, strong friendships, and good behavior, coupled with commendable support systems for their personal development. This inspection marks the first routine assessment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has also been taken into account by the inspectors.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 34 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.18%
Girls: 58.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.2% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong curriculum adapted effectively to enhance education quality.
- Positive school environment fostering good behavior and relationships.
- High expectations for all pupils with effective pastoral support.
- Pupils show good leadership qualities through various roles.
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on reading with a successful phonics program.
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in pupils' learning due to recent curriculum changes.
- Teachers are not fully utilizing assessment information to inform future teaching.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| 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 | 111 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | 5.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 0AX |
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