Cherhill CofE School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Middle Lane Cherhill Calne Wiltshire SN11 8XX |
| Phone | 01249812100 |
| Reference Number | 126313 |
Cherhill C of E School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across most areas, with particularly notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, as well as early years provision, which were rated 'Outstanding'. The school's values of honesty, empathy, and respect foster a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and valued. There is a strong focus on developing pupils' knowledge and skills through a broad curriculum, which meets diverse needs effectively. However, some aspects of the curriculum, especially in developing pupils' understanding of different cultures, require further enhancement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 205 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.24%
Girls: 49.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 5 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.1% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 17 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations and a positive learning environment.
- Exceptional early years provision that supports children's language development.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics leading to fluent readers.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils display exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the effectiveness of assessment in some subjects.
- Underdevelopment in pupils' understanding of cultures different from their own.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 15 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 6 | 9 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | -2.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Priestley Primary School
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1.9 miles |
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1.91 miles |
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Marden Vale CofE Academy
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2.3 miles |
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Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School
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2.42 miles |
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Fynamore Primary School
School Road, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9UG |
2.9 miles |
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Heddington Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Heddington, Heddington Primary School, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0PJ |
3.23 miles |
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Hilmarton Primary School
Compton Road, Hilmarton, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8SG |
3.34 miles |
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Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School
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3.57 miles |
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4.52 miles |
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Kingsbury Green Academy
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2.21 miles |
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St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep
63 Curzon Street, Calne, SN11 0DF |
2.55 miles |
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The Springfields Academy
Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DS |
2.77 miles |