St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Mill Lane Sherborne Dorset DT9 6RH |
| Phone | 01935476515 |
| Reference Number | 144299 |
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all categories in its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, with staff consistently supporting pupils' potential. The nurturing environment fosters positive relationships, and pupils exhibit enthusiasm and respect in their learning. Although there are notable strengths, particularly in reading and mathematics, some areas require improvement, especially concerning support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and the governance oversight of the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 89 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.31%
Girls: 51.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 5 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98.9% |
| White, 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 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bradford Abbas | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Staff have high expectations and prioritize pupils' full potential.
- Pupils have positive attitudes towards learning and enjoy school.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics from early years.
- Well-organized and sequenced mathematics curriculum.
- Pupils behave well and are polite and caring towards one another.
- Leaders and staff promote pupil's personal development effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum adaptations for pupils with SEND are inconsistent.
- Governors lack a deep understanding of the quality of the curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| 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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
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 | -2 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | -3.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 4 |
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