Braiswick Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Apprentice Drive New Braiswick Park Colchester Essex CO4 5QJ |
| Phone | 01206841951 |
| Reference Number | 140396 |
Braiswick Primary School continues to perform well as a good school, with a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and ready to learn. The school sets high expectations for behavior and promotes a positive culture among students. While most pupils achieve well in mathematics and reading, some struggle in a few subjects due to the irregular frequency of teaching. The school has adapted well to the needs of pupils with English as an additional language, providing strong support for early reading and writing skills. This is the first ungraded inspection since the last full inspection in July 2018, following a successful history under the Learning Pathways Academy trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 409 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.41%
Girls: 51.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 35 | 34 | 69 |
| 4 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 5 | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| 6 | 29 | 34 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.7% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| Indian | 6.8% |
| African | 6.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 03 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy attending school.
- The school fosters a nurturing environment that supports learning.
- High expectations for pupil behavior are consistently upheld.
- Strong performance in mathematics and reading for most pupils.
- Well-designed personal development programs with diverse club offerings.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Strong commitment to promoting pupils' mental health and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Irregular frequency of teaching in a few subjects affecting retention of key knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 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 | -0.3 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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