Widcombe Infant School

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: 3 November 2021
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
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: Archway Street

Bath, BA24JG
Phone: 1225421998
Website: widcombeinfantschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 143010
Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Address: Archway Street, Bath, BA2 4JG
Website: www.widcombeinfantschool.co.uk
Age range: 5-7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 180 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 177
Free School Meals: 7.9% (14 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 1.1% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 96.7%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 3.3%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 3.3 (14.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:: 3.3 (3.3 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 30 pupils; Average
Pupils per Year Group: 59; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 177 pupils; 5-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Friendship Kindness Honesty Respect Perseverance

Head Teacher's Message

Thank you for visiting Widcombe Infant School. We aim to provide high-quality education in a happy, secure, and stimulating environment, treating each child as an individual. The school is part of the Palladian Academy Trust with Widcombe CofE Junior School, and Ofsted has judged the school good with outstanding personal development. Headteacher: Alison Watts.

Facilities

Forest School area with campfire, mud kitchen, den building equipment and bug hotel Allotments for vegetables and flowers Environmental area with pond, orchard and meadow Computer/ICT suite with 8 computers Regular use of ICT suite with time for Computing and French Interactive whiteboards and visualisers to model lessons Adventure playground equipment including castle, climbing wall, tree house, teepee, maze and senses garden

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is the ticket to success and the curriculum is designed to embed knowledge and develop reading decoding and comprehension. The curriculum is practical, hands-on, interactive, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and Forest School. A commitment to reading, vocabulary, and knowledge across the curriculum; trips and visiting artists/sports coaches to enrich learning. Development of learning skills and social skills; emphasis on creativity, arts education, and international education.

Admissions Criteria

School Admissions to Reception are the responsibility of the Local Authority and any application for a school place must be made to the Local Authority Admissions Department.