Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School

A outstanding voluntary controlled school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School.

Whitchurch, SY134QS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
14 December 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tushingham
Whitchurch, SY134QS
Phone
1948820360
Website
tushingham.cheshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111285
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Tushingham, Whitchurch, SY13 4QS
Website
www.tushingham.cheshire.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
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 Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
107
Free School Meals
10.8% (12 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.6 (11.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.7 (2.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 105.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
107 pupils
3-11

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

"Let us love one another, for love is from God"

Generosity Compassion Respect Forgiveness Perseverance

Church of England primary school with strong links to St Chad's Church; caring Christian ethos woven through school life

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Mrs Cathy Davies welcomes visitors, emphasizing the school's Christian ethos and The Tushingham Way.

Curriculum Highlights

English Reading and Phonics Writing Spoken Language Mathematics Science Religious Education Early Years Foundation Stage Physical Education PSHE and RSE Music Computing History Geography Art and Design Design Technology Modern Foreign Languages

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and after school club (The Honeypot)

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