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Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Primary
- Barnham Broom NR9 4BU
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff choose a range of interesting and high-quality texts linked to the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils experience a broad and balanced curriculum with clearly identified knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, teachers’ checks on pupil retention of knowledge are less effective.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers identify specific gaps in mathematics knowledge, using this information to address pupils’ misconceptions.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need help with reading are provided with books they can read and sound out.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils do not show enough respect to each other or adults, leading to disrupted learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of pupils with SEND are identified effectively, but staff do not consistently apply support strategies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe and trust adults to act if they are worried about something.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The well-planned curriculum ensures pupils understand healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the extra-curricular clubs on offer, such as the Christmas craft club.
Teacher Engagement: Planned activities do not always engage all pupils due to infrequent training.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff do not consistently apply the behaviour policy, leading to disrupted learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers' expectations are sometimes too low, affecting pupil achievement and behaviour.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Checks on how well pupils retain knowledge in some subjects need improvement.
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Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 110 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goals are to grow as a family and a community, believe in the love of God, and serve our local community.
All students at our school are given a caring, supportive, and inclusive Christian basis.
Growing: The field was a good environment for the mustard seed to grow into the strongest tree, just as in the parable of the mustard seed; similarly, our school helps our children and community to grow, prosper, and flourish.
We are dedicated to ensuring that we develop the complete child, in line with the Church of England's vision of "life in all its fullness at its centre," which was released in July 2016. We believe that every child should realise their full potential as beings made in the image of God.
Our two-year rotating schedule of interesting themes allows us to present a comprehensive and stimulating education.
encouraging excellence in teaching and making learning engaging so that our kids are enquiring, comfortable asking and answering questions, active learners, and supportive of one another.
The growth of children and young adults on all fronts—spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, and social—is encompassed by our mission.
We present a vision of universal human flourishing that values quality and academic rigour while situating them in a broader context.
Through four fundamental components that permeate our vision for education, this is carried out theologically and educationally: Wisdom Hope community respect The goal is for the general welfare of the entire human society and its environment, whether national, regional, or local, in keeping with the Church of England's position as the established Church.
Teaching students to live life to the fullest: "Life in all its richness" is a fundamental aspiration that we have seen expressed in a variety of ways (John 10:10).
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All students at our school are given a caring, supportive, and inclusive Christian basis.
Growing: The field was a good environment for the mustard seed to grow into the strongest tree, just as in the parable of the mustard seed; similarly, our school helps our children and community to grow, prosper, and flourish.
We are dedicated to ensuring that we develop the complete child, in line with the Church of England's vision of "life in all its fullness at its centre," which was released in July 2016. We believe that every child should realise their full potential as beings made in the image of God.
Our two-year rotating schedule of interesting themes allows us to present a comprehensive and stimulating education.
encouraging excellence in teaching and making learning engaging so that our kids are enquiring, comfortable asking and answering questions, active learners, and supportive of one another.
The growth of children and young adults on all fronts—spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, and social—is encompassed by our mission.
We present a vision of universal human flourishing that values quality and academic rigour while situating them in a broader context.
Through four fundamental components that permeate our vision for education, this is carried out theologically and educationally: Wisdom Hope community respect The goal is for the general welfare of the entire human society and its environment, whether national, regional, or local, in keeping with the Church of England's position as the established Church.
Teaching students to live life to the fullest: "Life in all its richness" is a fundamental aspiration that we have seen expressed in a variety of ways (John 10:10).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 5 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 7 | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 4 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 10 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 6 | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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