Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Cedar Way Walton-on-the-Hill Stafford Staffordshire ST17 0LU |
| Phone | 01785337360 |
| Reference Number | 124234 |
Berkswich CofE Primary School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance in all areas of education. The school prioritizes pupil well-being and academic success, fostering a safe and happy environment where students excel. With high expectations set for all learners, the curriculum is effectively tailored to meet diverse needs, particularly focusing on those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive timely and appropriate support. The school's commendable approach to behaviour management and personal development equips pupils with essential life skills and a strong moral compass.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.54%
Girls: 50.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 4 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
| 5 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.5% |
| African | 4.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- All pupils receive exceptional support and are challenged to reach their full potential.
- Behaviour is exemplary, with high levels of respect among students and staff.
- Reading is prioritized, supported by a community of enthusiastic reading ambassadors.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enriching experiences that contribute to their personal development.
- Staff are highly skilled and supported, which positively impacts pupil outcomes.
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 | 23% |
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 | 107 |
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 | 1.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Oakridge Primary School
Silvester Way, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0PR |
0.4 miles |
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Leasowes Primary School
Porlock Avenue, Weeping Cross, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0HT |
0.73 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Lynton Avenue, Weeping Cross, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0EA |
0.75 miles |
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Barnfields Primary School
Lansdowne Way, Wildwood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4RD |
0.78 miles |
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St Leonard's Primary School
Fairway, Stafford, ST16 3TW |
1.75 miles |
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Silkmore Primary Academy
Exeter Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4EG |
1.84 miles |
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All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall
School Lane, Bednall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0SD |
1.84 miles |
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Veritas Primary Academy
Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0FL |
2.13 miles |
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Flash Ley Primary School
Hawksmoor Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DR |
2.13 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary Academy
Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RZ |
2.17 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Garden Street, St. Pauls C of E Cp School, Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BT |
2.24 miles |
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BT |
2.26 miles |
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Burton Manor Primary School
Uplands Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9PS |
2.5 miles |
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Rowley Park Primary Academy
Highfield Grove, Rowley Park, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9RF |
2.52 miles |
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St Leonard's CofE First School
School Lane, Dunston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9AG |
2.61 miles |
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Anson CofE Primary School
Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0SU |
2.71 miles |
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Somerset Road, Highfields, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9UZ |
2.72 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School
School Lane, Great Haywood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0SL |
2.84 miles |
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John Wheeldon Primary Academy
Corporation Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3LX |
2.93 miles |
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Castlechurch Primary School
Tennyson Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9SY |
3.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Walton High School
The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LJ |
0.27 miles |
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The Weston Road Academy
Blackheath Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0YG |
2.1 miles |
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Stafford Manor High School
Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DJ |
2.19 miles |
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Heather Field School
New Burton House, Burton Bank Lane, Stafford, ST17 9JW |
2.22 miles |
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Stafford Grammar School
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2.65 miles |
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Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Rowley Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB |
2.65 miles |
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King Edward VI High School
Westway, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9YJ |
2.88 miles |
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The Haven School
Cabins 24, 25 and 26, Dunston Business Village, Dunston, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, ST18 9AB |
3.21 miles |
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Sir Graham Balfour High School
North Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1NR |
3.95 miles |
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JP Alternative Education
Shooting Butts Centre, Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UB |
4.27 miles |
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Longridge School
Levedale Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST18 9AL |
4.46 miles |
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Wolgarston High School
Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5RX |
4.54 miles |