Blewbury Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Westbrook Street Blewbury Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 9QB |
| Phone | 01235850411 |
| Reference Number | 147641 |
Blewbury Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all evaluated areas except for early years provision, which is rated as 'Outstanding'. The school fosters a strong sense of community and inclusivity among its pupils, with an emphasis on its core values of love, courage, resilience, and forgiveness. The leadership team has high aspirations for every pupil and ensures that educational provisions are robust, though there are areas for improvement in curriculum clarity and assessment practices in some subjects. This inspection marks the school's first review since the pandemic, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of its progress during a challenging time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 88 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.41%
Girls: 46.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 11.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 10.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75% |
| Unclassified | 9.1% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on inclusive education and support for pupils with SEND.
- High levels of pupil engagement and respect for others.
- Effective phonics teaching leading to strong reading outcomes.
- Outstanding early years provision fostering excellent communication skills.
- Broad and interesting curriculum that encourages personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum knowledge in a few subjects is not detailed enough.
- Inconsistent use of assessment across some subjects, impacting pupil learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 27% | ||
| 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 | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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