Cholsey Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Cholsey Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 9PP |
| Phone | 01491651862 |
| Reference Number | 140279 |
Cholsey Primary School has been assessed as providing a good quality of education, focusing on the development of its pupils both academically and personally. The school emphasizes its 'CARE' values and promotes positive behavior among students, highlighting their respect for one another and their community involvement. Leaders are dedicated to improving teaching and learning, particularly in reading and mathematics, and while they have made progress, there are areas requiring further development in the wider curriculum and in subject leadership. Overall, the school’s inclusive ethos and commitment to personal development are prominent strengths.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 313 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.48%
Girls: 49.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 | 53 |
| 2 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 3 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 4 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| 5 | 15 | 28 | 43 |
| 6 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.3% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 21 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Cholsey Primary School | |
| 21 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on personal development through 'CARE' values.
- Calm and courteous behavior among pupils.
- Effective phonics program implemented successfully.
- Well-led provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Good progress in mathematics and key subjects.
- Pupils demonstrate good manners and leadership skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent reading support leading to some pupils not learning as quickly as possible.
- Assessment processes are not fully in place in all subjects.
- Subject leaders need more support to monitor and improve teaching effectively.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | -3.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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