The Bellbird Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Link Road Sawston Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 3GB |
| Phone | 01223833216 |
| Reference Number | 135132 |
The Bellbird Primary school demonstrates a strong overall performance, maintaining a 'Good' grade across all inspected areas. The school has made notable improvements in its curriculum, providing pupils with clear learning pathways and effectively supporting their academic growth. Pupils are engaged, enjoying subjects such as music, and actively participate in various school activities, fostering a sense of responsibility and community. The supportive environment and leadership have contributed to pupils' positive attitudes and behavior, as well as strong attendance rates. However, there are areas for development, particularly in writing, where some pupils struggle to apply their understanding independently. The school needs to address gaps in knowledge across some subjects to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the pandemic, and the school has successfully adapted its approaches, benefiting from supportive leadership and a commitment to well-being for both staff and students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 410 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.59%
Girls: 53.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 2 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| 4 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.4% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| Indian | 7.1% |
| White & Asian | 6.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 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 | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 24 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their subjects and engage with the curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong emphasis on personal development and responsibility.
- Good quality of education with well-structured curriculum improvements.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and enjoy attending school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle with independent writing due to persistent misconceptions.
- Lack of precise understanding of knowledge gaps in certain subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 106 |
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 | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | -6.5 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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