Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Michaelchurch Escley Michaelchurch Escley Primary School Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0PT |
| Phone | 01981510208 |
| Reference Number | 116714 |
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School continues to be rated as a good school, following its first ungraded inspection since being judged good in 2016. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils enjoy their learning, feeling supported and safe thanks to effective leadership. The curriculum is ambitious, designed to challenge students of all abilities, and there is a strong emphasis on reading, mathematics, and personal development, supported by extracurricular activities that enrich pupils' experience. Notable strengths include the successful integration of pupils from diverse backgrounds, including supporting Ukrainian refugees. Behavior is excellent, and pupils are actively involved in maintaining a harmonious school community. Leaders are aware of the need to continue improving the delivery of the wider curriculum, specifically in accommodating the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school provides a nurturing environment that promotes academic and personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 60 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60%
Girls: 40% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their time at school and feel safe.
- Ambitious curriculum designed to stretch and challenge all pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading and a successful phonics teaching approach.
- High standards of behavior in lessons and around the school.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND in reading and mathematics.
- Successful integration of pupils from diverse backgrounds.
Areas for Improvement
- The delivery of the wider curriculum is not as consistently adapted for all pupils compared to reading and mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 109 | ||
| 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 | 0.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.2 | ||
| Maths | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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