Marksbury CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Marksbury Bath Somerset BA2 9HS |
| Phone | 01761470628 |
| Reference Number | 144282 |
Marksbury CofE Primary School has been rated as good in all areas following its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school is described as being at the heart of the local community, fostering a friendly and supportive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued. With high expectations for behavior and an inclusive curriculum, pupils demonstrate a strong engagement in their learning. However, there are concerns regarding the effectiveness of assessment in certain curriculum areas which has led to gaps in some pupils' knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 92 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.35%
Girls: 45.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Marksbury CofE Primary School | |
| 13 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display positive attitudes towards learning and take pride in their work.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a caring environment.
- The inclusive curriculum is well designed, promoting essential knowledge and vocabulary.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff receive training that builds confidence and subject expertise, especially in mathematics.
- The school offers valuable extracurricular activities and experiences that enhance learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some wider curriculum subjects is not used effectively to check pupils' knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 28% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 108 | ||
| 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 | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | -1.9 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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