Northleigh CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St. Peters Road Cowleigh Bank Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1QS |
| Phone | 01684574889 |
| Reference Number | 147284 |
Northleigh CofE Primary School, making its first inspection since becoming an academy in 2020, demonstrates good overall effectiveness across all assessed areas. The school has created a supportive and nurturing environment, where committed leaders and dedicated staff are fostering high aspirations for all pupils. Relationships within the school are characterized by care and respect, contributing to a positive atmosphere where bullying is not tolerated and students feel safe and supported. While the curriculum shows ambition, some areas are still developing, particularly in ensuring all subjects are equally embedded and that pupils achieve deep understanding, particularly in mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 196 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.49%
Girls: 50.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 3 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 4 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 5 | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.5% |
| White, Other | 10.7% |
| Unclassified | 7.1% |
| African | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 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 | 08 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have high aspirations and expectations for all pupils.
- Effective relationships foster a caring and respectful school environment.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritized with passionate staff promoting a love of reading.
- Pupils are engaged in a broad curriculum with opportunities for responsibility.
- Systems for safeguarding are effective and leaders take responsibilities seriously.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects of the curriculum are not yet fully established.
- Teacher subject knowledge in mathematics is variable, impacting pupil understanding.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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