Shaw CE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Corsham Road Shaw Melksham SN12 8EQ |
| Phone | 01225702544 |
| Reference Number | 146345 |
Shaw CE Primary School has demonstrated a positive trajectory since its previous inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good' across all evaluated areas. The school is characterized by a calm atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued, supported by strong relationships between staff and students. There is a visible commitment from leaders and staff to foster academic and social development, reflecting a nurturing environment that promotes positive behaviors and respect among pupils. Despite the overall strong performance, there are some areas identified for improvement. Assessment practices in certain subjects are still developing, and expectations for care in pupils' work need to be more consistently applied. The leadership team shows awareness of these challenges and is keen to address them, continuing to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive appropriate support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 195 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.26%
Girls: 49.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 2 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 3 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 4 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 5 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 6 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| 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 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a supportive learning environment.
- Effective promotion of health and mental well-being for all students.
- Timely support for pupils at risk of falling behind in early years reading and mathematics.
- Clear sequencing in subject plans enhances pupils' knowledge over time.
- High-quality teaching in mathematics, engaging pupils in problem-solving.
- Pupils feel safe and report rare incidents of bullying, confident in staff support.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some subjects is in the early stages of development.
- Inconsistent expectations regarding the care pupils take in their work, particularly in mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 104 | ||
| 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 | -3.1 | ||
| Writing | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | -5.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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