Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | High Street Chewton Mendip Radstock Somerset BA3 4LL |
| Phone | 01761241465 |
| Reference Number | 123827 |
Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School has been rated as good overall, maintaining the same grade as in its previous inspection. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to develop confidence through various extracurricular activities. The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to progress effectively, especially in subjects like mathematics. The new leadership has focused on curricular improvements and community engagement, enhancing parents' appreciation of the school's efforts to provide a well-rounded education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 100 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45%
Girls: 55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 3 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | Unknown | 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 19 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on values such as kindness and respect.
- Well-planned and sequenced curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- High expectations leading to good pupil progress.
- Pupils engage in leadership roles promoting wellbeing.
- Strong community involvement and positive parental engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional low-level disruption in classrooms.
- Inconsistent oversight in the teaching of some subjects.
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
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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.
Sample
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3.93 miles |
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