Abberley Parochial VC Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
117
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary controlled school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/10/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
73%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Apostles Oak
Abberley
WR6 6AA
01299896332

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. This is to the credit of you, other leaders and the governing body, who have worked with determination and continued to drive the school forward through significant changes in staffing over the past year. Leaders have supported new staff effectively, including those who are at the start of their careers, through appropriate training and the sharing of best practice. You and the leadership team understand the challenges and benefits of leading a small school. Parents and carers appreciate the close relationships that exist between the school and families. All staff who responded to the Ofsted survey said they were proud to be a member of the school. The leadership team know the school well and lead it with a clear sense of purpose. The school has a strong sense of the values that underpin its work. Children, their wellbeing and their educational outcomes are at the heart of all the school does. The previous inspection noted that there was a need to improve the accuracy of challenge for pupils within lessons. You and other leaders have focused hard on developing more accurate systems of assessment which enable teachers to understand pupils’ learning needs. Alongside this, leaders have ensured a deeper focus on setting work that meets individual needs so that most pupils are challenged with work that is neither too hard nor too easy. The impact of this can be seen in the above average proportion of pupils who attained a high standard in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 in 2017. The previous inspection report also identified the need to improve the pace of learning in lessons and to ensure that teachers get the opportunity to observe outstanding practice. You have ensured that the staff, including those who are new to the school, have regular opportunities to work with and observe the strongest practice in the school and other schools. Staff meet to discuss their practice and share judgements on pupils’ work. Governors are involved in a range of monitoring activities, including learning walks and discussions with pupils. You provide them with comprehensive information about the progress pupils make and how the school is meeting its improvement priorities. As a result, governors are knowledgeable about the school’s strengths and areas for improvement. They carry out their roles well, providing effective challenge and support. You have managed changes to staffing in September well and ensured that staff have received appropriate training and that the quality of teaching is maintained. You are aware of a few inconsistencies in teaching and learning and are addressing these. Parents appreciate and value the support their children receive. All parents who spoke to me at the end of the day, and nearly all of those who commented online, were positive about all aspects of the school. A typical comment from parents was: ‘Both my two children love going to this school. They continue to grow and develop, both academically and socially, with confidence, which is all due to the hard work and dedication of the school staff. For me, it is a great school.’ Safeguarding is effective. Leaders, including governors, ensure that pupils are safe and provide strong pastoral care. You have ensured that safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. Arrangements for checking that staff are suitable people to work with children meet requirements. Staff receive appropriate training, and regular updates ensure that they are well briefed about potential risks to the safety of pupils. As a result, they understand the actions they should take if they are concerned about a pupil’s welfare. All pupils say the school is a safe and happy place, where poor behaviour and bullying are rare. One pupil commented: ‘Bullying rarely ever happens. Very occasionally we have a squabble with a friend, but that is expected with children but it is not bullying.’ Pupils are confident that adults in the school will help them resolve any difficulties they may have. They are appreciative of the availability of a weekly session to talk to a member of staff if they have a concern. The curriculum incudes opportunities for pupils to learn about how to keep safe. Pupils comment that their school is a safe and happy place to be where they are looked after well. They know how to protect themselves when they use the internet and other electronic equipment, such as personal tablets and mobile phones. Older pupils are very proud of their roles on the e-safety committee. All parents who responded to the Parent View survey and those who spoke to me agreed that the school looks after pupils well, and that they are happy and feel safe.

Abberley Parochial VC Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>80, "strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>37, "strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>29, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>94, "no"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 12-10-2023

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