Rushbury CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rushbury Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 7EB |
| Phone | 01694771233 |
| Reference Number | 123497 |
Rushbury C of E Primary has been rated good overall, showing notable strengths in behavior and personal development, which are both outstanding. The school fosters a strong sense of community where pupils feel safe, happy, and supported, often describing it as 'one big family'. Although it is performing well, especially in reading and early years education, there are areas identified for improvement in curriculum delivery and adaptation to meet varying pupil needs effectively. This inspection marks a return after a significantly longer gap than usual due to prior exemptions from routine inspections.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 54 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and belonging among pupils
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes demonstrated by pupils
- Effective reading program with robust phonics teaching
- High levels of parental and community involvement
- Excellent relationships among staff, pupils, and families
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent adaptation of learning tasks to pupil needs
- Insufficient checking of prior knowledge by teachers
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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 | 7.8 | ||
| Writing | 3.5 | ||
| Maths | 4.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Corvedale CofE Primary School
Diddlebury, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9DH |
3.92 miles |
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St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX |
3.99 miles |
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Brockton CofE Primary School
Brockton, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6JR |
4.11 miles |
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Church Preen Primary School
Church Preen, Nr Much Wenlock, Shropshire, SY6 7LH |
4.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Church Stretton School
Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX |
4 miles |