Countess Gytha Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | West Camel Road Queen Camel Yeovil BA22 7FF |
| Phone | 01935850345 |
| Reference Number | 146446 |
Countess Gytha Primary School is performing well, demonstrating a good overall effectiveness in all inspected areas. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and a broad curriculum, pupils are encouraged to thrive academically and socially. Relationships among staff, pupils, and families are robust, contributing to a vibrant school atmosphere where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has not been previously inspected, but it shows potential for positive growth under the current leadership and governance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 179 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.54%
Girls: 42.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 2 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 3 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 4 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 6 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Countess Gytha Primary School | |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff, pupils, and the community.
- High-quality curriculum planned with clear sequencing.
- Effective early reading and phonics program.
- Strong culture of reading with supportive peer relationships.
- Proactive personal, social, and health education curriculum.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited clarity on curriculum implementation in some subjects.
- Wider provision in Reception not as sharply focused as required.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 27% |
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 | 110 | ||
| Maths | 109 |
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 | 4.4 | ||
| Writing | 2.5 | ||
| Maths | 6.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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