Freeman Community Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Stowupland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4BQ |
| Phone | 01449612067 |
| Reference Number | 147931 |
Description
betaStephen Freeman Community Primary School (IP14 4BQ)
Stephen Freeman Community Primary School is a two-form entry institution located on the outskirts of Great Western Park in Didcot. Emphasizing the importance of every individual, the school fiercely upholds the philosophy that 'everybody; every moment and every idea counts.' Committed to the highest quality education, Stephen Freeman strives to nurture the whole child and cultivate curiosity, individuality, and life-long learners.
The school's educational approach centers on developing in the children responsibility, self-motivation, purposefulness, creativity, and their reflection on learning. Stephen Freeman nourishes resilience and the inclination to take risks while learning. The curriculum is dynamic and engaging, facilitating the development of eight key learning skills.
Stephen Freeman is firm in its dedication to nurture provision and places great value on strong links with other professional agencies. The school welcomes visits and encourages prospective parents to contact the PA to the Headteacher, Mrs. Rachel Hale.
The Headteacher, Mrs. Jess Lewis, and her team have been rated as ensuring that the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment is good. The Ofsted report from May 2019 highlighted children's achievements, enjoyment of learning, intellectual curiosity, sociability, and preparedness for life in the 21st century.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.23%
Girls: 48.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 4 | 19 | 9 | 28 |
| 5 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-10-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-05-05 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2019-11-19 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-11-10 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-11-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-16 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2019-11-19 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-11-10 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-11-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-16 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 59 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 79 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 55 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 45 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 59 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 35 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 79 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 20 | 40 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 36 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 79 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 47 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 79 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 36 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 79 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 47 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 79 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 56 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 50 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 79 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 77 | 2 |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
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