Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
132
AGES
5 - 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
(26/04/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
82%
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)
Water Lane
Radwinter
Saffron Walden
CB10 2TX
01799599248

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You took up post as interim headteacher in September 2017 and your appointment was made permanent this January. You have very quickly and accurately identified the strengths and weaknesses of the school. You have maintained the school‟s strong community and have the confidence of staff, parents and carers. This parent comment sums up the views of many: „Mrs Todd has made the transition between headteachers smoothly and impresses us with her kind and caring manner.‟ Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. They describe their school as being a safe, caring, friendly place where they can learn. One pupil who joined mid-year described the school as „amazing‟ because it is welcoming and provides lots of afterschool activities. Pupils told me that teachers make learning fun and help them when they find the work hard. Most pupils said they find the work challenging as it „makes them think hard.‟ However, a few of the most able pupils said that at times they would like more challenging work. Looking at pupils‟ work we agreed this was still an area for development. Your previous inspection report asked you to improve the quality of feedback given to pupils and to increase opportunities for teachers to share and improve their classroom skills. You have done both. Teachers follow the revised marking and assessment policy with a high degree of consistency and you closely monitor the impact on pupils‟ progress. Pupils‟ work indicates improved progress as a result of the feedback they receive. You have made effective use of the Uttlesford Partnership Consortium to improve teaching. Teachers have the opportunity to learn from teachers in other local schools as well as one another. I saw some imaginative teaching when we visited lessons. For example, when pupils were writing about their Arctic expedition the teacher replicated the sound landscape and sound of the wind using computer technology. Pupils told me it made them feel as if they were in the Arctic, making it easier to write about. Behaviour in class and around the school is exemplary. Pupils work cooperatively in class and at playtime. Older pupils support the younger pupils. Year 6 pupils act as buddies to children in Reception. Buddies take their responsibility seriously and this helps the younger children quickly settle into school. Pupils have very positive attitudes towards their learning and take pride in their work and achievements. They concentrate on their work and are keen to ask questions and improve their work. Pupils‟ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is exceptionally well catered for. Pupils have the opportunity to study a range of cultures and beliefs through subjects other than religious education. The school‟s values are reinforced through positive relationships between all members of the school, resulting in a harmonious school community. Several parents commented on the family ethos of the school. Pupils have the opportunity to reflect on thought-provoking topics through the weekly „big question‟. These topics are very varied. For example, during my visit Years 5 and 6 were reflecting on what it might be like to be a refugee. They came up with some very interesting views. Pupils also have the opportunity to take part in a range of sporting activities, drama and music events and take on posts of responsibility such as house captain, school council, worship council and play leaders. The provision for children in Reception remains strong. Children are set a range of learning activities that are closely matched to their learning needs. As a result children concentrate on their learning, follow instructions and work cooperatively with one another and adults. Children enjoy their learning and have positive attitudes towards school. I saw some good individualised work and progress in a selection of learning journals. The proportion of pupils reaching a good level of development is consistently at, or above, the national average. Governors possess a range of skills and experience that allow them to effectively challenge and support school leaders. They understand the strengths and weaknesses of the school and carefully monitor the impact of the additional funding received for disadvantaged pupils and the sports funding on pupil outcomes.

Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>84, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>79, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>84, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>34, "strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>84, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 27-04-2023

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