St Bartholomews CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Leaveslake Drove West Pinchbeck Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3QJ |
| Phone | 01775640357 |
| Reference Number | 120551 |
St Bartholomew’s CofE Primary School is currently facing challenges, particularly in the quality of education where improvements are necessary. Although the school demonstrates strengths in behavior, attitudes, and personal development, key areas, particularly reading, writing, and mathematics, require significant enhancement to meet expected outcomes for pupils by the end of key stage 2. This inspection marks the first routine assessment following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some inconsistencies in curriculum implementation have been noted, which may hinder effective learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 89 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.56%
Girls: 49.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 3 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils describe the school as a big family, fostering a strong sense of belonging and safety.
- The school has a vibrant and stimulating early years environment.
- Phonics is taught well, and pupils are encouraged to develop fluent reading skills.
- Pupils' personal development is strongly supported, teaching them about health, safety, and responsibility.
- Staff demonstrate passion and dedication, feeling supported with their workload.
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not achieve expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
- The teaching of reading beyond phonics lacks clarity and coherence in key stage 2.
- Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation mean some subjects are not taught effectively.
- The support for disadvantaged pupils does not consistently address their specific learning gaps.
- The school's improvement planning lacks precision for addressing key areas of concern effectively.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| 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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -3.8 | ||
| Writing | -3.3 | ||
| Maths | -2.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Monkshouse Primary Academy
Pennygate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1LG |
3.16 miles |
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Clough and Risegate Community Primary School
Chopdike Drove, Gosberton Clough, Clough & Risegate Community Primary, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4JP |
3.17 miles |
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Wygate Park Academy
Witham Road, Spalding, PE11 3WT |
3.27 miles |
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The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy
Fennell Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3RP |
3.31 miles |
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Spalding Primary Academy
Woolram Wygate, Spalding Primary Academy, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1PB |
3.39 miles |
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St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Tollgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1NJ |
3.59 miles |
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The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Hawthorn Bank, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1JQ |
3.64 miles |
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Ayscoughfee Hall School
Welland Hall, Spalding, PE11 2TE |
4.08 miles |
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Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
Clay Lake, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2QG |
4.44 miles |
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St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding
Queens Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2JQ |
4.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Spalding Grammar School
Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XH |
4.01 miles |
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Spalding High School
Stonegate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PJ |
4.44 miles |
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Spalding Academy
Neville Avenue, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2EJ |
4.58 miles |
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Tulip Academy
Neville Avenue, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2EH |
4.6 miles |