Bream Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | High Street Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6JW |
| Phone | 01594562628 |
| Reference Number | 148230 |
Bream Church of England Primary School has made significant strides since becoming part of the Severn Federation Academy Trust, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. Strong leadership has been pivotal in this transformation, with dedicated staff creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school's focus on high expectations has led to improved behavior and an inclusive culture, where all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, thrive alongside their peers. Despite these successes, legacy gaps in knowledge—especially in mathematics for some pupils in upper key stage 2—remain a challenge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.22%
Girls: 52.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 8 | 26 |
| 3 | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| 4 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 5 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 6 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.2% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 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 | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Significant improvement in pupils' behavior and learning environment.
- Strong relationships fostered between staff, parents, and the community.
- Effective leadership driving high aspirations for all students.
- Strong emphasis on reading from early years with well-chosen books.
- Inclusive culture that supports pupils with special educational needs.
- Improved attendance rates now above the national average.
- Diverse extracurricular opportunities that engage all pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Legacy gaps in knowledge for some groups of pupils in mathematics.
- Inconsistent depth of knowledge across a minority of subject areas.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | ||
| 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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 1.3 | ||
| Maths | -4.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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