Woolavington Village Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Higher Road Woolavington Bridgwater Somerset TA7 8EA |
| Phone | 01278683267 |
| Reference Number | 140408 |
Woolavington Village Primary School demonstrates good overall performance across various domains, reflecting significant improvement since its previous inspection, which graded it as requiring improvement. Pupils exhibit positive behavior, frequently display good manners, and enjoy strong relationships with their teachers, leading to a supportive learning environment. The school's commitment to a well-sequenced curriculum has successfully fostered a love for reading among pupils and encouraged them to engage actively in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 169 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.34%
Girls: 52.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 2 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 4 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.4% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit positive attitudes towards learning and have good behavior.
- Reading is prioritized, resulting in confident, fluent readers.
- Teaching is consistently strong, supporting effective learning.
- Leaders have strengthened the curriculum, breaking down learning into manageable steps.
- Early years provision is effective, helping children develop routines and independence.
- Pupils with SEND receive well-coordinated support tailored to their needs.
- Staff and parents value improved communication from school leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some subjects does not effectively identify key knowledge needed for progression.
- Pupils' knowledge about cultures and religions beyond their local community is limited.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| 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 | 99 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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