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

Primary
PUPILS
207
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
(26/06/2018)
Full Report - All Reports
73%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Thurlbear
Taunton
TA3 5BW
01823442277

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Your approach to developing a nurturing community in a secure environment is evident from first entering the school. You make sure that pupils’ welfare is at the centre of all decisions and that every child is valued and cared for. Staff members who responded to the staff questionnaire said that they are proud to work at the school. They value your leadership and feel respected by school governors and by the local community. Parents and carers are welcomed and encouraged to become involved in the life of the school. They are extremely complimentary about the school and the education their children receive. Positive relationships with parents help to break down barriers to learning and raise expectations of pupils. There was an overwhelmingly positive response to Parent View, the online inspection questionnaire, gathered as part of the inspection. One parent summarised the views of many with the comment: ‘Thurlbear school has an incredibly strong sense of community where every child is noticed and celebrated.’ Since you became the permanent headteacher in April 2017, you have quickly gained an accurate view of the school’s performance. Your prompt and decisive action is further improving pupils’ progress. In 2017, the proportion of pupils working at the expected standard in key stage 2 in reading, writing and mathematics was better than the national average. Results for pupils reaching the higher standard in reading and mathematics were not as strong, but they are now improving. The work in pupils’ books and the school’s assessment information show that pupils in Year 6 are making rapid progress from their starting points. Leaders have made sure that pupils have access to a range of enjoyable activities which challenge them to think hard about their learning. However, you know that the high expectations for Year 5 and Year 6 are not reflected consistently across the classes in lower key stage 2. You and the new leadership team have ensured that the areas identified for improvement during the previous inspection have been well addressed. Middle leadership is a strength of the school. This is clear in many areas, including literacy, special educational needs and the pupil premium. Middle leaders display the same drive and ambition as senior leaders and reinforce the sense that everyone in the school is focused resolutely on securing good outcomes for pupils. At the time of the previous inspection, school leaders were asked to ensure that all pupils make rapid and sustained progress in mathematics. Your work in this regard is highly effective. The teaching, learning and assessment of mathematics are strengths of the school. Teachers use assessment well to identify gaps in pupils’ understanding of mathematics and they provide plentiful opportunities for pupils to develop fluency when working with numbers. Progress is evident in books, with activities that are matched well to pupils’ abilities. Leaders were also asked to ensure that mathematics activities develop older pupils’ confidence and independence. The mathematics subject leader has made sure that pupils have access to a range of inspiring cross-curricular activities which challenge them to think hard about their learning in mathematics. All learners, including the most able, are able to direct their own learning. Pupils use critical thinking skills in mathematics consistently. Pupils decide for themselves which strategies to use to improve their work. Consequently, most pupils are making good progress in their ability to reason and solve problems in mathematics this year. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and staff sustain a positive safeguarding culture across the school. Safeguarding training is regular and detailed so that staff are consistently kept up to date and know what to do if they are concerned about pupils’ well-being. For example, reviews of training case studies mean that staff are well informed and kept up to date with best practice and current legislation. Leaders with responsibility for safeguarding work in close partnership with external agencies to ensure that everything is being done to minimise pupils’ risk of harm. Pupils feel safe and say that they know whom to go to if they have concerns. Focused work on health and safety ensures that pupils are confident and able to explain what they would do to stay safe when using digital technology.

Thurlbear Church of England 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 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>51, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>18} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018
Yes No {"yes"=>96, "no"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 57 responses up to 30-06-2018

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