Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School.

Podington, NN297HU Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 46.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
25 September 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hinwick Road
Podington, NN297HU

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109622
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hinwick Road, Podington, NN29 7HU
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller 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
75
Free School Meals
9.3% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.3% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
46.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
75 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Have High Expectations Build positive relationships Be positive Show Respect

Church of England Voluntary Aided school; Christian ethos and values; part of The Chellington Church of England Federation; linked with St Mary's Church

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher welcomes visitors to the Christopher Reeves Church of England Primary School website and emphasises a village setting, Christian ethos, high expectations, enriching learning opportunities, and partnership with the community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After-school clubs (sporting, musical and academic)

Sports

Sporting clubs (after-school)

Curriculum Highlights

Strong focus on basic English and Maths skills Curriculum covers wider areas of learning Enrichment activities such as clubs and visits Children encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and to develop skills which will make them better learners

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Early Birds club is available from 8am at a charge of £3 per day. After School club operates until 5.30pm (4.30pm on Fridays). The charge is £5 per day for children who are collected before 4.30pm and £10 per day for children collected between 4.30pm and 5.30pm. In addition, a range of sporting, musical and academic after school clubs are run at Christopher Reeves. Please speak with the school office to find out which clubs are running this term.

Admissions Criteria

As Christopher Reeves Church of England Primary is a Voluntary Aided school, the admissions policy is set by the Governing Board. Reception Class Entry: You must apply for a place in the reception class that starts in September 2024 if your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020. Applications should be made in accordance with Local Authority coordinated admission procedures; online facility; Closing Date for applications: 15th January 2024. National Offer Day: 16th April 2024. If you live in the North Northamptonshire area and would like to apply for a place in our reception class please visit https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions/school-application. Delayed Admissions: Bedfordshire Borough residents can use the local authority’s Delayed Admission to the Reception Year form. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; contact Mrs Mustoe in the office for an appointment.

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