Great Bedwyn Church of England School

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About Great Bedwyn Church of England School


Name Great Bedwyn Church of England School
Website http://www.greatbedwynprimaryschool.co.uk/
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Ms Michelle Perrett
Address Farm Lane, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3TR
Phone Number 01672870482
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 194
Local Authority Wiltshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. Pupils' achievement is outstanding throughout their time in school and they leave with standards which are well above national averages. Teaching is outstanding.

Lessons are lively and interesting, as a result of which pupils enjoy learning and persevere with their work. Less-able pupils are supported well by skilled teaching assistants, so that they make excellent progress. Occasionally, teachers do not set tasks which challenge the rest of the class fully.

Behaviour is outstanding in lessons and around the school. Pupils are very kind to each other, showing that they understand and take notice of the school rules. There are exc...ellent relationships between pupils and adults.

Leaders and managers work very well together and make sure that their high expectations are shared by everyone in school. Teachers are helped to get even better through excellent training opportunities. There is excellent support and challenge from the governing body.

It makes an important contribution to improvements, both in the way it keeps a close eye on how well pupils are achieving and on the quality of teaching. It takes a lead in planning initiatives, such as obtaining a minibus.

Information about this school

Great Bedwyn is an average-sized primary school.

Pupils are mainly White British. Over the last three years, only a few pupils have come from other White backgrounds. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is average, as is the proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs.

A well-below-average proportion of pupils is known to be eligible for pupil premium funding – 5.2% in 2012, compared with 26.2% nationally.

The proportion of pupils who join and leave the school at different points in the school year is slightly higher than average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school does not use any alternative provision.

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