Isleham Church of England Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
207
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary controlled school
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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
(12/01/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
48%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

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Malting Lane
Isleham
Ely
CB7 5RZ
01638780336

School Description

Pupils enjoy attending this happy and welcoming school. They say, ‘Everyone makes friends easily here.’ Pupils enjoy positive and warm relationships with adults. This helps to create a caring environment where pupils feel safe. Pupils respond well to the school’s Christian values. They are confident and get on well together. Leaders have high expectations, ensuring that pupils do well at school. Nurturing pupils’ talents and developing their interests are important. Pupils take part in a range of activities, such as learning to play the recorder or a brass instrument. Pupils have every opportunity to live the school motto ‘Let your light shine’. Pupils work hard in their lessons. They enjoy learning because teachers make it fun. They listen to what adults tell them and take pride in their work. Pupils understand the different forms bullying can take. They say that it is rare in their school. Pupils are reflective about their behaviour. They look for ways to make things better by being kind and considerate to everyone. Parents are happy. One parent, echoing the views of others, simply said, ‘Just an amazing school.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? Leaders and staff share a determination to provide an ambitious curriculum for pupils. There is a collegiate spirit among staff, who work together to provide an effective education for all pupils. Leaders have invested in high-quality professional development for all adults. As a result, staff are knowledgeable about how to teach and deliver the planned curriculum well. Leaders and staff have worked together to design a suitable and ambitious curriculum. Their plans clearly set out the important knowledge and skills that pupils will learn, term by term. In a few subjects, such as history, there is still more work to do. It is not as clear what pupils will learn across topics to help them build their knowledge and understanding so they get better at the subject in the long term. Most of what children learn in the early years is well considered. However, leaders have not fully considered what children will learn in a few areas, such as understanding the world. It is not clear how children’s learning builds into the wider curriculum that they will meet in Year 1. Teachers provide pupils with clear explanations. They engage pupils’ interests by presenting learning in different and interesting ways. This helps pupils to remember their learning. For example, younger pupils know and correctly use technical terms in music, such as pulse and rhythm. Older pupils understand and demonstrate the different states of matter from science work. Staff check pupils’ understanding during the lessons. Teachers ask questions and adapt their plans to address any misunderstandings. In a few subjects, such as physical education and music, the use of assessment is quite recent. This means Inspection report: Isleham Church of England Primary School 12 and 13 January 2022 2 leaders do not have a secure grasp about how well pupils are understanding and improving in their learning. Pupils are enthusiastic about reading. They make considered choices about the books they select to read. There are frequent opportunities in the school day to read independently. Pupils particularly enjoy the reading spaces they have helped to create in each classroom. Children start to learn to read using phonics as soon as they start school. Staff teach phonics well. Those who find learning to read more challenging receive extra help so they can keep up. Once pupils have mastered their phonics knowledge, they quickly become fluent readers. Leaders have robust systems for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders provide effective support to help teachers make adjustments in lessons to meet pupils’ needs. This ensures that pupils access the same learning opportunities as their peers. Pupils with SEND achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils undertake different responsibilities that help them to build their understanding of community. The school council actively cares for the school environment. Junior travel ambassadors help other pupils understand about being safe near roads. Through effective mindfulness and therapy activities, pupils learn about looking after their mental health. Governors know the school well. They are not afraid to hold leaders to account. They work closely with staff to ensure that the school’s vision guides their work.

Isleham Church of England Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>59, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>17, "strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>57, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>57, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>51, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>97, "no"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 63 responses up to 12-01-2022

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