Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School

A good academy converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School.

Cheltenham, GL542AW Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
8 November 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
School Hill
Bourton-on-the-Water
Cheltenham, GL542AW
Phone
1451820458
Website
bourton.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139291
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
School Hill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2AW
Website
https://bourton.school
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER PRIMARY ACADEMY
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
279
Free School Meals
15.8% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 106.0
2024 102.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
279 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"CARE Statement: Challenge, Amaze, Respect, Enjoy."

Challenge Amaze Respect Enjoy

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Co-Headteachers Mrs Kilbey and Mrs Connor, highlighting pride in the school, a community-focused ethos, and the CARE statement guiding high expectations for pupil well-being and achievement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Nature Club Wellbeing Club Drawing club Choir Footbal Club Dance Club

Sports

Football

Curriculum Highlights

Topic-based curriculum linking subjects with engaging themes; examples include Up, Up and Away, Plastic Planet and The World in our Home. EYFS foundation curriculum with three prime areas (Personal, Social and Emotional development; Physical development; Communication and language) and four specific areas (Literacy, Maths, Understanding the World, Expressive arts and design). National Curriculum stages: EYFS, KS1 and KS2. KS1 and KS2 subjects: Literacy, Maths, Science, History, Geography, PE, Computing, Art, DT, Music, RE, PSHCE, MFL. Experiential learning examples such as studying The Awesome Egyptians (mummified tomatoes). Full curriculum details are available via linked policy and curriculum intent documents.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

SEN Interventions include a dedicated SEND Manager and SENDCo, ELSA support, KS1 and KS2 Intervention Teaching Assistants, and a SEMH Team providing nurture and counselling for pupils.

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