Weston Rhyn Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Old Chirk Road Weston Rhyn Oswestry Shropshire SY10 7SR |
| Phone | 01691773429 |
| Reference Number | 123403 |
Weston Rhyn Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas, which include the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils are respectful and supportive of each other. There has been significant improvement in curriculum development and pupil outcomes, particularly in reading, and a strong emphasis on pupils' personal development is evident. Furthermore, the school has successfully enhanced attendance and established positive relationships with parents and the community. Notably, the school has faced challenges due to staffing changes and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but these efforts have contributed to a supportive school culture. Despite these strengths, some areas for improvement remain, particularly the need for a consistent approach to handwriting instruction and ensuring that teachers consistently check pupils' understanding to identify any knowledge gaps.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 190 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.05%
Girls: 48.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 2 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 3 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 4 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 5 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 6 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.6% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 19 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and friendly school environment
- Strong emphasis on inclusivity and community values
- Improvement in reading standards and curriculum
- High levels of pupil enjoyment in learning
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Variety of clubs and extracurricular activities
- Positive relationships with parents and community
- Strong mental and physical well-being focus
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent approach to letter formation and handwriting
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding routinely
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 35% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | 3.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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