Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

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PUPILS
271
AGES
5 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
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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.

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  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
(17/10/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
59%
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)
Branston Avenue
Farnsfield
NG22 8JZ
01623882494

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. The warm and welcoming atmosphere in the school is underpinned by a strong Christian ethos and values, such as respect, forgiveness and perseverance. These values are well understood by all members of the school community and are visibly lived out in the day-to-day life of the school. As a result, pupils thrive in a calm, caring environment that supports them well both academically and pastorally. You have built a team that is constantly striving for excellence. Staff appreciate the training and professional development they receive, and spoke with me about the opportunities they have to develop professionally. All individuals know their contribution to the success of the team is acknowledged and valued. The vast majority of the parents and carers are highly supportive of the school and are full of praise for the commitment shown by you and your staff. One commented, ‘This is a beautiful school and my child is well loved and cared for by staff and other pupils.’ The curriculum is broad and rich, providing many opportunities for pupils to learn in different ways. Key stage 2 pupils look forward to the residential visits available to them each year. Pupils told me that they are fun but ‘we’re still learning’. Parents described the range of extra-curricular opportunities as ‘amazing’, saying of the staff, ‘I don’t know how they find the time.’ The previous inspection report asked you to ensure that work is well matched to the pupils’ abilities and that there are consistently high expectations of the pupils’ handwriting and presentation of their work. We visited a number of lessons together and saw how carefully planned work enables pupils to take the next steps in their learning, and how additional challenge stretches them further. Pupils’ books are neatly presented, showing that they take a pride in their work. You told me you have recently reviewed the way you assess and track pupils’ progress. This has led to the introduction of a new system. Although you collect a lot of information and have a good knowledge of what individual pupils know, understand and can do, the system needs further refinement to enable you to make best use of this information when analysing trends and progress of different groups. Safeguarding is effective. Pupils’ safety and well-being is at the centre of the school’s work. You and your staff know the pupils well and are vigilant, dealing with any issues at an early stage so that they do not escalate. Parents say that the school deals with any concerns they have in a sensitive and timely manner. Pupils enjoy coming to school and say that it is a safe place where poor behaviour and bullying are rare. Pupils have confidence in their teachers to resolve any worries they may have. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, for example online. They are also aware of the different ways the school keeps them safe, including site security and procedures such as fire drills. Relationships are strong and pupils are polite and respectful of others, including those from different cultures and with different beliefs. They told me that the school welcomes all newcomers, and reminded me that one of the school’s values is ‘acceptance’. You have ensured that safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and that records are detailed and of a good quality. There are clear procedures for raising concerns and these are recorded and followed up thoroughly. Staff receive regular training so they are fully up to date with recent guidance. There are also online training opportunities for staff and governors. Inspection findings During the inspection I followed up specific lines of enquiry. In particular, I looked at the standards in pupils’ writing, the teaching of phonics and the way leaders track pupils’ progress. Standards are consistently above the national average in reading and mathematics. There was a slight dip in key stage 2 writing outcomes in 2017. Pupils throughout the school make good progress from their individual starting points and most achieve at least the standards expected for their age. Current assessments indicate that most pupils are on track to meet their personal targets at the end of the year.

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>77, "strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>3, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>30, "strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 15 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 102 responses up to 20-10-2023

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