Kingsland CofE School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 5-11
Religion Church of England
Address Kingsland
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9QN
Phone 01568708436
Reference Number 116891

Kingsland CofE School received a good overall effectiveness rating in its recent inspection, reflecting a positive environment where pupils excel in their social, emotional, and academic development. The school builds on the foundations established during its outstanding prior inspection, fostering a strong ethos under the Christian vision of 'Let your light shine.' Leaders are dedicated to raising aspirations and have implemented an engaging curriculum that facilitates learning and inclusion for all, including those with SEND. Despite the solid performance in reading, writing, and mathematics, the report highlights areas for improvement, particularly in the clarity of knowledge and skills in foundation subjects. This is the school's first inspection in 15 years, following a suspension of routine inspections due to legislation after 2008.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 151
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 48.34%
Girls: 51.66%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 25.2
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 20.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 8 10 18
2 9 10 19
3 11 14 25
4 10 17 27
5 11 10 21
6 11 6 17

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 97.4%
White, Other 2%
White & Black (African) 0.7%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 17 Jan 2023
Date Report
17 Jan 2023 School inspection:
10 Mar 2020 Monitoring visit
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
18 Oct 2007 Full inspection:
02 Jun 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong ethos and ambition led by committed leaders and staff.
  • Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils.
  • High level of academic achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
  • Rich and diverse educational opportunities beyond the classroom.
  • Engagement in a wide range of cultural and extracurricular activities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of clearly defined knowledge and skills in some foundation subjects.
  • Ineffective checks on the curriculum delivery in subjects outside English and mathematics.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 76%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 12%

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 107
Maths 105

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 3
Writing 0.7
Maths 0.1

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Number of Applications Number of Offers
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Second Preference 16 1
Third Preference 4 0
From another Local Authority 1 1

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