Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Spofforth Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 1BA |
| Phone | 01937590655 |
| Reference Number | 121592 |
Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School continues to demonstrate strong performance, maintaining its 'good' rating during this inspection. The school fosters a welcoming environment underpinned by Christian values, where pupils express happiness and pride in their school community. The interim headteacher and the senior leadership team set high expectations and are dedicated to providing a quality educational experience. The curriculum prioritizes reading and mathematics, with effective support structures in place for pupils in need. However, there are areas highlighted for improvement, including the need to better link phonics knowledge to spelling and develop the wider curriculum to ensure thorough understanding across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 101 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.44%
Girls: 43.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 05 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud and happy to attend the school.
- Strong leadership with high expectations for pupil achievement.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High-quality early years education with a strong emphasis on vocabulary development.
- Well-structured reading and mathematics curricula.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent links between phonics knowledge and spelling.
- Wider curriculum not well-mapped or assessed, leading to knowledge gaps.
- Inconsistent behaviour expectations during less structured times.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | ||
| 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 | 101 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | -2.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
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