Langford Budville Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Langford Budville School
Langford Budville
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 0RD
Phone 01823400483
Reference Number 123796

Langford Budville Church of England Primary School continues to be rated as good, although insights from the recent inspection suggest that its performance may not maintain this level in a graded evaluation. The school has navigated significant changes in staffing and leadership, leading to a more stable environment. Efforts have been made to strengthen the curriculum, though the effectiveness of its implementation still requires improvement. While the school fosters an inclusive atmosphere and provides high-quality pastoral support, challenges remain in ensuring that pupils effectively build and retain knowledge across subjects, especially for those with special educational needs.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 21
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 33.33%
Girls: 66.67%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 42.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 4.8%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 10.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 Unknown 1 1
2 1 2 3
3 1 1 2
4 2 2 4
5 1 2 3
6 2 6 8

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 85.7%
African 4.8%
Mixed, Other 4.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 18 Jun 2024
Date Report
18 Jun 2024 School inspection
22 Oct 2020 Monitoring visit
06 Mar 2018 Short inspection
22 Jan 2014 Full inspection:
08 Dec 2010 Full inspection:
27 Apr 2010 Monitoring visit
01 May 2008 Full inspection:
02 Feb 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • The school provides a safe and welcoming environment for all pupils.
  • Strong pastoral support is integral to the school's approach.
  • Positive relationships between staff and pupils enhance the learning atmosphere.
  • The school actively engages with the local community through projects and activities.
  • Personal development initiatives for pupils are well-executed.

Areas for Improvement

  • Curriculum development is in its infancy and not followed closely by teachers.
  • Assessment practices are not effective in identifying gaps in knowledge.
  • Some pupils do not receive adequate support to develop reading skills.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 13%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 99
Maths 95

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -5.3
Writing -4
Maths -5

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 5 1
Third Preference 6 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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