Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road Garboldisham Diss Norfolk IP22 2SE |
| Phone | 01953681327 |
| Reference Number | 148237 |
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy has been judged as good overall, following its first inspection since opening under the Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust. The school exhibits a strong commitment to ensuring that all students thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. With notable strengths in behaviour and personal development, pupils are keen to participate in a variety of leadership roles and activities that enrich their learning experience. The curriculum is robust, particularly in early reading and mathematics; however, some areas need refinement to ensure all students retain essential knowledge for successful learning progression.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 79 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 37.97%
Girls: 62.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 4 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Strong emphasis on early reading and mathematics
- High-quality music lessons available for all pupils
- Inclusive environment that promotes leadership skills
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Extensive professional development opportunities for staff
Areas for Improvement
- Certain curriculum areas lack sufficient coverage of essential knowledge needed for progression
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 103 |
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 | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Thelnetham Road, Hopton, Diss, Suffolk, IP22 2QY |
1.75 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham
The Street, North Lopham, The Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2LR |
2.22 miles |
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East Harling Primary School and Nursery
Gallants Lane, East Harling, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NQ |
2.97 miles |
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Kenninghall Primary School
School Close, Kenninghall, Norfolk, NR16 2EJ |
3.26 miles |
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Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1DD |
3.77 miles |
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St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Back Hills, Botesdale, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1DW |
4.42 miles |
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Bressingham Primary School
School Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AR |
4.67 miles |
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Aurora Eccles School
Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ |
4.66 miles |
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Aurora White House School
Quidenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ |
4.66 miles |