Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Meadow Lane Walton Street Somerset BA16 9LA |
| Phone | 01458443675 |
| Reference Number | 123776 |
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas including quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership, management, and early years provision. This is the first inspection since the school was previously judged 'Outstanding' in 2011, and its performance reflects the adaptations made under the current inspection framework. The school has cultivated a strong culture of well-being and engagement, with pupils actively taking on roles that support their community and school environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.62%
Girls: 46.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 4 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 5 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 6 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.9% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Apr 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud and supportive of one another.
- The school has a strong focus on pupil well-being.
- Teachers provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Curriculum plans are broad and ambitious.
- The reading programme is well established and effective.
- Pupils are calm, orderly, and engaged in their learning.
- There is a well-planned personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Some strands of the curriculum lack clear sequencing.
- The early years curriculum is not fully implemented and precise.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 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 | 0.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 0.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Brookside Community Primary School
Brooks Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PR |
1 miles |
|
Hindhayes Infant School
Leigh Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HB |
1.39 miles |
|
Elmhurst Junior School
Elmhurst Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HH |
1.58 miles |
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Ashcott Primary School
Ridgeway, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9PP |
1.87 miles |
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX |
2.62 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DR |
2.79 miles |
|
Meare Village Primary School
St Mary's Road, Meare, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9SP |
3.24 miles |
|
Millfield Preparatory School
Edgarley Hall, Glastonbury, BA6 8LD |
3.6 miles |
|
Butleigh Church of England Primary School
High Street, Butleigh, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8SX |
4 miles |
|
High Ham Church of England Primary School
High Ham, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9BY |
4.09 miles |
|
King Ina Church of England Academy
Northfield, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6FQ |
4.68 miles |
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Catcott Primary School
Manor Road, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HD |
4.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Avalon School
Brooks Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PS |
1.06 miles |
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Crispin School Academy
Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AD |
1.63 miles |
|
Millfield School
Butleigh Road, Street, BA16 0YD |
1.77 miles |
|
The Levels School
7 Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA7 9QS |
1.98 miles |
|
Compton Dundon School
School Lane, Compton Dundon, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6TE |
2.68 miles |
|
St Dunstan's School
Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BY |
2.97 miles |
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Dovecote School
21 Station Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9NJ |
3.08 miles |
|
Abbot's Way School
St Mary's Road, Meare, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9SR |
3.32 miles |