St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham
Type | Primary |
Age Range | 4-11 |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | The Street North Lopham Diss Norfolk IP22 2LR |
Phone | 01379687253 |
Reference Number | 121149 |
Description
betaSt Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham IP22 2LR, is a highly regarded Church of England primary school set in a picturesque village environment. The school offers a caring, Christian environment and has established important links with the local church and community. St Andrew's features extensive accommodation in two buildings and extensive facilities including a sheltered play area, outdoor theatre, and a purpose-built all-weather sports court. Key Stage One classes are housed in a modern building constructed in the early 1970s, while Key Stage Two classes, dating back to the mid-1840s, have experienced additional development through the years.
The school's mission is to foster confident, competent, responsible, and self-motivated students who think critically and creatively, communicate clearly, and value individual differences. Core values include love, courage, and friendship for well-rounded educational development, and the school's 407 students, taught in seven classes of 30 children, proudly represent the local villages and hamlets of Much Hadham, Bishop's Stortford, and surrounding areas.
Miss Cathryn Mann leads the school as headteacher, drawing upon her dedication to the school's mission and values. The school celebrates a strong tradition and has consistently contributed positively to the local community.
General Makeup
Number of pupils | 25 |
Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64%
Girls: 36% |
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40% |
Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
Average size of one teacher classes | 13 |
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 8 |
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
Year Groups
Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
3 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
6 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
Ethnicities
Ethnicity | Percentage |
---|---|
White, British | 88% |
Unclassified | 8% |
White & Black (African) | 4% |
Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
> Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
> Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
> Personal Development | Good |
> Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
> Early Years Provision | Insufficient evidence |
Last Inspection Date | 2024-04-25 |
Date | Description | Report |
---|---|---|
2024-02-28 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
2022-11-16 | School inspection | School inspection |
2017-07-11 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
2012-10-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2011-01-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2009-01-27 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
2008-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2005-04-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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