Fynamore Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road Calne Wiltshire SN11 9UG |
| Phone | 01249810090 |
| Reference Number | 132093 |
Fynamore Primary is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard since its previous inspection. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, where it strives to provide a nurturing environment that supports all pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are well-mannered, feel safe, and enjoy a curriculum that promotes a passion for learning. The school has made significant improvements in its reading and mathematics programs, though some subjects are still developing. Additionally, the leadership of subject areas needs further strengthening to ensure all curriculum content is effectively delivered.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 406 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.48%
Girls: 48.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 2 | 31 | 21 | 52 |
| 3 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 4 | 36 | 23 | 59 |
| 5 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 10 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong inclusive ethos that supports all students.
- Pupils demonstrate good manners and positive behavior.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Implemented new and improved reading and mathematics curriculums.
- Pupils show enthusiasm for reading and enjoy discussing literature.
- Governance has a clear understanding of strengths and areas for improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment information is not used effectively in some subjects.
- Many subject leaders are new and require development in their roles.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 102 |
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 | -1.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School
Duncan Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BX |
0.54 miles |
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Marden Vale CofE Academy
William Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BD |
0.61 miles |
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Priestley Primary School
Prince Charles Drive, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8TG |
1.07 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy
Quemerford, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0AR |
1.42 miles |
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Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Road, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9NN |
2.02 miles |
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Hilmarton Primary School
Compton Road, Hilmarton, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8SG |
2.67 miles |
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Cherhill CofE School
Middle Lane, Cherhill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8XX |
2.9 miles |
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Heddington Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Heddington, Heddington Primary School, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0PJ |
3.59 miles |
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Kings Lodge Primary School
Kings Lodge Primary School, Lodge Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3SY |
3.8 miles |
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Monkton Park Primary School
Sadlers Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PN |
4.13 miles |
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Charter Primary School
Wood Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3EA |
4.16 miles |
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Christian Malford CofE Primary School
Church Road, Christian Malford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4BW |
4.44 miles |
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Bromham
The Leaze, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2EY |
4.6 miles |
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Lyneham Primary School
Preston Lane, Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4QJ |
4.63 miles |
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Ivy Lane Primary School
Ivy Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HE |
4.73 miles |
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St Paul's Primary School
The Oaks, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1DU |
4.88 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AH |
4.9 miles |
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Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School
40 Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4RP |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Springfields Academy
Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DS |
0.47 miles |
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St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep
63 Curzon Street, Calne, SN11 0DF |
0.55 miles |
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Kingsbury Green Academy
White Horse Way, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8YH |
1.38 miles |
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Abbeyfield School
Stanley Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB |
3.45 miles |
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Wiltshire College and University Centre
Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QD |
4.39 miles |
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The Young People's Support Centre
The Bridge Centre, Chippenham, SN15 1AA |
4.68 miles |