Bruton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Higher Backway Bruton Somerset BA10 0DP |
| Phone | 01749812331 |
| Reference Number | 123899 |
Bruton Primary School continues to be a good institution, demonstrating a positive learning environment where pupils are happy and feel secure. The school's leadership, under an executive headteacher, has made significant progress since the last inspection, focusing on strong relationships and high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious, and pupils generally learn well, particularly in subjects such as mathematics and science. However, inconsistencies exist, particularly in the sequencing and development of certain subjects, which can affect overall pupil progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 256 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.17%
Girls: 48.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
| 2 | 23 | 19 | 42 |
| 3 | 23 | 13 | 36 |
| 4 | 16 | 18 | 34 |
| 5 | 11 | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | 19 | 15 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.2% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 24 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy coming to school.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils build trust.
- Ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for the next stage of education.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective early reading and phonics programme.
- Strong leadership with an effective governing body.
- Leaders promote pupils’ well-being and personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent development and sequencing in some subjects, such as history and art.
- Phonics books do not always match the precise letters and sounds needed for all pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | -2.4 | ||
| Maths | -2.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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King's Bruton
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0.17 miles |
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