High Ham Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | High Ham Langport Somerset TA10 9BY |
| Phone | 01458250735 |
| Reference Number | 123761 |
High Ham Church of England Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its previous inspection in 2017. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, demonstrating high levels of engagement in their learning. Leaders have established a comprehensive curriculum that effectively supports all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, there are opportunities for growth in ensuring consistency in assessing students' knowledge in certain foundation subjects, as well as in enhancing pupils' understanding of British values.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 162 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.85%
Girls: 48.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 2 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 3 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 15 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued in a caring environment.
- Leaders maintain high expectations for behavior and learning.
- Strong emphasis on reading with enthusiastic engagement from pupils.
- Well-planned support for pupils with special educational needs.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities available to students.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices in some foundation subjects.
- Limited understanding of British values among some pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 4.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.3 | ||
| Maths | 3.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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