Horsell CofE Aided Junior School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
356
AGES
7 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
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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.

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
(14/01/2020)
Full Report - All Reports
71%
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)
Meadway Drive
Horsell
F.A.O Jan Benton, Meadway Drive
Woking
GU21 4TA
01483761531

School Description

Pupils at Horsell are polite, well mannered and proud of their school. They take their learning seriously and enjoy working hard in lessons. Pupils learn in an environment with a strong Christian ethos, which is accepting of all families, regardless of faith or belief. The school lives up to its vision of a ‘rich and inclusive education for every member of our school family’. Leaders and teachers want the best for pupils. They have high expectations of what pupils can learn and how well they can behave. Teachers provide pupils with interesting tasks and activities. Lessons capture pupils’ imagination, developing a passion for learning. Pupils particularly like their opportunities to learn outside. This might be discovering insects in science or building a ‘den’ to help with team building. Pupils want to achieve and help make their school better. Forming the Eco committee is one of the ways they are making positive changes. Pupils show care for one another. Year 6 pupils like the responsibility of acting as a ‘buddy’ for new pupils. Pupils say that if bullying occurs, staff deal with it quickly. Pupils feel this way because, they say, ‘There is always someone you can talk to if you are worried.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders have maintained a good standard of education since the previous inspection. They are ambitious for pupils and want them not only to achieve academically but to become well-rounded young people. Leaders have looked critically at what pupils are learning. They have made sure that every subject’s content covers what pupils need to learn. Teachers have identified areas where learning can be brought to life. Pupils really enjoyed visits to the planetarium in Year 5 or Windsor Castle in Year 4. Leaders have looked at the sequence of learning in subjects such as science to make sure that pupils are learning the right concepts in the right order. There is a detailed plan in place to make sure that this happens in all subjects. Leaders know the importance of completing this work so that learning in every subject is equally well planned. Pupils reach higher standards in reading, writing and mathematics than those achieved nationally. Lessons are well planned to build learning across year groups. There are helpful opportunities for pupils to practise basic skills so that they remember them over time. Teachers check carefully what pupils know and understand. Work is set at the right level so that pupils can learn effectively, building upon what they already know. Reading is well taught in the school. Pupils read every day. Teachers focus on developing vocabulary and comprehension so that pupils read with expression and fluency. Pupils are encouraged to read independently, using the school’s ‘reading passport’. Pupils record and review the different books they read, often passionately. The school successfully fosters a love of reading, with high levels of support from parents. Pupils who find reading more difficult get the right help to catch up. Well-matched support builds up pupils’ confidence and develops their positive attitudes to reading. Pupils enjoy learning. In lessons there are very few instances of misbehaviour. Pupils are conscientious and enjoy the opportunities they are given to discuss their ideas. In science, pupils could carry out experiments with light, concluding that it only travels in a straight line. In mathematics, pupils who find this subject difficult were determined to learn and achieving well. Pupils were plotting co-ordinates using the correct mathematical language. Number is well taught in the school and pupils have plenty of opportunity to practise their skills before moving on. Disadvantaged pupils and those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive extra help to make sure that they are confident learners. Work is set at the right level to help them know more and remember more. School clubs such as ‘Hand bells’ help these pupils develop confidence which they then take back into the classroom.

Horsell CofE Aided Junior School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>51, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>31, "strongly_agree"=>26, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>56, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020
Yes No {"yes"=>85, "no"=>15} UNLOCK Figures based on 96 responses up to 14-01-2020

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