Herne View Church of England Primary
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Ditton Street Ilminster TA19 0BL |
| Phone | 0146052686 |
| Reference Number | 123764 |
Herne View Church of England Primary is performing well overall, having moved from an outstanding previous inspection to a good rating this time. The school has successfully adapted to new challenges, including the introduction of Year 5 and Year 6 pupils for the first time, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders and staff have maintained a focus on delivering a coherent and well-sequenced curriculum that supports pupils’ learning, and pastoral support is strong, helping pupils feel safe and supported in their educational journey.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 440 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.05%
Girls: 47.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 2 | 27 | 40 | 67 |
| 3 | 39 | 32 | 71 |
| 4 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| 6 | 42 | 28 | 70 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have a strong sense of belonging and pride in their school.
- Leaders and teachers have high expectations, resulting in calm and focused classrooms.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with SEND, allowing them to make progress.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs and curricular opportunities that enhance their education.
- Reading is a priority, and strategies in phonics teaching are effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Subject leadership is underdeveloped in a few subjects, impacting curriculum implementation.
- Pupils lack a secure understanding of some aspects of their personal development education.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -3 | ||
| Writing | -4.5 | ||
| Maths | -4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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