Silsoe CofE VC Lower School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Silsoe CofE VC Lower School.

Bedford, MK454GP Ofsted: Good Age 4-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chestnut Avenue
Silsoe
Bedford, MK454GP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109605
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GP
Age range
4-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
300 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
283
Free School Meals
13.1% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.4% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.8 (5.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
283 pupils
4-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we grow"

Quality Unity Peace Happiness Hope Patience Care Simplicity Understanding Trust Freedom Respect Responsibility Friendship Tolerance Courage Positivity Love & Forgiveness Co-operation Thoughtfulness Honesty Appreciation Perseverance Determination

We are a Church of England voluntary controlled school, and are proud of our close partnership with our local village church and the St Albans Diocese. We are proud of our church foundation and it is this which defines our ethos and makes our school distinctive.

Head Teacher's Message

I am immensely proud to be the Head Teacher at Silsoe VC Lower School and I am delighted to welcome you to our wonderful school. We are a friendly, nurturing, inclusive and successful school with high expectations for all of our pupils.

Facilities

Forest School Area

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Values Based Education International Schools

Admissions Criteria

All ‘looked after’ children or children who were previously ‘looked after’; Children who appear to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; Children of Staff; Children living in the catchment area with siblings at the school; Children living in the catchment area; Children living outside the catchment area with siblings at the school.

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