Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0LG |
| Phone | 01638741529 |
| Reference Number | 146357 |
Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School has been evaluated as 'Good' overall in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school community is characterized by a warm and caring environment where pupils demonstrate positive behavior and a strong sense of respect and tolerance. Leaders have implemented a broad and ambitious curriculum, particularly excelling in early reading and mathematics. However, there are areas that need to be addressed, particularly around ensuring that systems for assessing pupil understanding are consistently applied across all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 95 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.37%
Girls: 52.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 2 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 6 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.3% |
| Unclassified | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 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 | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and behavior.
- Strong community values contribute to a caring atmosphere.
- Pupils receive effective support for learning, including those with SEND.
- The curriculum is well-planned and ambitious.
- High expectations for learning and behavior are communicated clearly.
- Well-trained staff effectively deliver the phonics program.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of assessment systems across subjects.
- Some information for supporting SEND pupils is not precise enough.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
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 | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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