Lydbury North CofE (A) Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
50
AGES
2 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

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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
(08/03/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
Small Data Set
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Since the previous inspection there have been a number of changes. You have become an executive headteacher and oversee two schools, Lydbury North CofE Primary and Onny CofE Primary. You are highly committed to the school and well respected for the work you undertake. You and the governors have implemented a successful leadership structure, appointing a skilful school business manager, a lead teacher and a parent support adviser to ensure that pupils continue to receive a good education in this small school. You, other leaders and governors have worked hard to make sure that the school has continued to move forward since the last inspection. The effective Nursery provision, which is now in place, has increased numbers in the school and ensured that there is effective transition into the Reception class. You have enhanced the skills and talents of the staff team through the federation arrangements, and made sure that they receive the support they need to do their best. Parents appreciate and value the support their children receive, and the family feel of this very small school. Your pupils are friendly, well mannered and respectful. Relationships across the school between adults and pupils and between pupils themselves are strong. All the parents who spoke to me at the start of the day and those who commented online are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of the school. A typical comment from a parent was, ‘The work of all the staff at Lydbury North is excellent. I am confident my child really enjoys his school life, is well taught and very well cared for whilst at school.’ You have tackled the recommendations arising from the previous inspection well. You and other leaders, including governors, have a clear view of how to drive the school forward. You have improved pupils’ confidence when tackling problems. During this inspection, I saw pupils showing initiative, making decisions, and working independently and collaboratively. For example, in the key stage 2 class, pupils were able to undertake mathematical problem-solving with their partners and without adult support. They displayed resilience and independence when persevering with the task. You were also asked to ensure that there were more opportunities to write for sustained lengths of time in literacy and other subjects. Since then there has been a strong focus on improving pupils’ writing although you recognise that there is still more to do. You are also aware that there could be more consistent challenge for the most able pupils. The wider curriculum is organised into topics which excite pupils. You overcome the potential isolation of such a small rural primary school by offering trips to enhance the curriculum and broaden pupils’ horizons. For example, pupils spoke enthusiastically about a recent trip to Chester Zoo where they learned about endangered animals. The annual residential trip to an outdoor learning centre is very popular with older pupils. One pupil who spoke to me was inspired by the activities experienced on the trip, including canoeing and potholing. Well aboveaverage attendance rates confirm how much pupils enjoy school. Safeguarding is effective. Safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose. Staff vetting and checking systems are rigorous. All parents who responded to Ofsted’s online questionnaire, Parent View, agree that pupils are happy, safe and well cared for by the staff. Staff attend regular training to ensure that safeguarding remains at the forefront of everyone’s minds. You and other staff work closely with the local authority and outside agencies, where necessary, to ensure that children’s needs are assessed and met and they are kept safe. All pupils who spoke to me told me they feel safe in school. Pupils understand what constitutes bullying and say it is rare. They are confident they can share any concerns or worries they may have with a member of staff, and that the issue will be swiftly sorted out. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe, including how to deal with the risks they may face in the use of the internet. Inspection findings You and your leadership team have evaluated the school’s current position accurately and honestly. You know clearly where the strengths lie. You carry out monitoring of teaching and learning, together with detailed data analysis for each pupil, to accurately identify and address areas for improvement. You have devised a detailed plan of action to achieve these goals and you set measurable targets that can be evaluated against pupils’ progress. Staff are supported well to develop their skills. They attend and lead training in their subject areas.

Lydbury North CofE (A) Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 05-12-2017
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