Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Hill Brinkworth Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5AX |
| Phone | 01666510406 |
| Reference Number | 126390 |
Brinkworth Earl Danby’s Church of England Primary is currently undergoing a period of improvement as indicated by the recent ungraded inspection. While the school has a strong sense of community and pupils feel safe and cared for, there is evidence suggesting that some aspects of the school's educational offerings have declined since the last assessment. Leaders are actively working to address these challenges, focusing on enhancements in the curriculum and academic performance, yet gaps in knowledge among pupils remain a concern. The next inspection will be graded, reflecting the importance of these ongoing improvements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 150 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| 2 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 3 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 4 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 6 | 6 | 14 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 18 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 22 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Jul 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong care and safety measures for pupils
- Well-managed extracurricular activities and school events
- Effective leadership is driving necessary improvements
- Strong focus on phonics in early reading
- Positive support for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge remain
- Inconsistent application of behaviour policy by staff
- Teaching does not always adapt to address misconceptions
- The implementation of the curriculum could be improved
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. 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. | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 21 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 104 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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