Churchfields, the Village School

Type Primary
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Bradford Road
Atworth
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 8HY
Phone 01225703026
Reference Number 130388

Description

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Churchfields, The Village School is a primary education establishment located in Pewsey, Wiltshire, UK, with the postcode SN12 8HY. It is a dedicated community school that caters to pupils from ages 4 to 11. The school has a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and fostering a sense of belonging, with values rooted in respect, encouragement, and honesty.

Churchfields has been recognized for its extensive outdoor learning facilities and has implemented a pioneering outdoor learning program, acclaimed as one of the top 10 in the UK. They boast an Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) that consists of 4 acres of grounds, with 20 mature apple trees, partly wild spaces for natural learning, a rotational growing bed, outdoor performance area, an adventure playground, and a fire pit.

The school is committed to nurturing pupils' individual contributions to the community, with students actively working on local village projects and regularly participating in events such as "Pewsey Pomp" and light celebrations. Churchfields also provides an Creative Writing Club, French lessons, music lessons, and after-school programs, aiming to enrich pupils' educational experiences and help them reach their full potential.

The school has strong community connections, maintaining an approachable and open dialogue with parents and local organizations to provide the best possible education for their students. The school staff is recognized for its friendly atmosphere and expertise in educational fields.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 121
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 47.93%
Girls: 52.07%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
1 13
2 23
3 21
4 17
5 16
6 13

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2022-11-15
Date Description Report
2022-09-29 School inspection School inspection
2017-02-28 Short inspection Short inspection
2012-09-11 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2011-01-07 Interim assessment Interim assessment
2008-10-01 Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
2008-03-27 Full inspection: Full inspection:

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 46% Upgrade Upgrade
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0% Upgrade Upgrade

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 105 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 103 Upgrade Upgrade

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 3.4 Upgrade Upgrade
Writing -1.2 Upgrade Upgrade
Maths 1.7 Upgrade Upgrade

How many students meet the standards

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.

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.

2023 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Upgrade Upgrade
Second Preference 1 0
Third Preference 1 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Attainment 8 score percentile

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

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