Burford CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Forresters Road Burford Tenbury Wells Worcestershire WR15 8AT |
| Phone | 01584810244 |
| Reference Number | 144201 |
Burford CofE Primary has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from requiring improvement to achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school's nurturing environment fosters happiness and a love for learning among pupils, particularly in mathematics and reading. Parents express satisfaction with the individualized support their children receive, including for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), underscoring a strong commitment to inclusivity. The leadership team, backed by the Diocese of Hereford multi-academy trust, works collaboratively to ensure a well-structured curriculum that meets the varied needs of its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 144 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.31%
Girls: 50.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 2 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| 4 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 5 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 6 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.3% |
| White, Other | 7.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Apr 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Burford CofE Primary School | |
| 14 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Warm and welcoming school environment
- Strong emphasis on reading with good resources
- Effective mathematics teaching with enthusiastic staff
- Pupils develop personal skills through various roles and responsibilities
- Robust support for pupils with SEND
- Parents appreciate the care and individual attention given to students
- High pupil behaviour standards and low incidence of bullying
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of handwriting affecting pupil writing progress
- Some subject leaders are new and do not effectively monitor curriculum delivery
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 13 | 2 |
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 | 12% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | -1.3 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 10 |
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