Bayards Hill School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waynflete Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9NU |
| Phone | 01865761656 |
| Reference Number | 141231 |
Bayards Hill School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' to a 'Good' rating. The school has established a calm and supportive environment for pupils, underpinned by strong values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. This has resulted in motivated students who feel safe and are actively involved in the school community. Leaders have effectively improved the curriculum and are focusing on developing teachers' subject knowledge to enhance student learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 241 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.38%
Girls: 50.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 39.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 2 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 3 | 25 | 24 | 49 |
| 4 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 6 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41.5% |
| Indian | 10% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.5% |
| Asian, Other | 7.5% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| African | 6.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Dec 2019 | School inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong leadership has created a positive and safe environment for learning.
- High standards of behaviour are embedded throughout the school.
- Teachers build positive relationships and support students well.
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum tailored to the needs of all students.
- Effective support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- A wide range of extracurricular clubs encourages student engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices do not consistently identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- High levels of pupil absence are impacting learning outcomes.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -1.9 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | -1.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Sandhills Community Primary School
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0.58 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
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Windmill Primary School
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Barton Park Primary School
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0.8 miles |
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Slade Nursery School
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Wood Farm Primary School
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