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The Kingfisher School
- Primary
- Bristol BS4 4BJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children learn to read as soon as they start school in the Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Staff have the knowledge and expertise they need to teach the curriculum well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching does not break down learning into small enough steps in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in early reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff make appropriate adaptations to the curriculum to remedy gaps in knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils understand how they should behave, and disruption to learning is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported, both pastorally and academically.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is uncommon, and adults deal with it quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils have a secure understanding of how to form healthy relationships and how to keep themselves safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents spoke positively about the school to inspectors at the start of the day.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give their opinion on Ofsted Parent View.
Teacher Engagement: Staff, including those new to the school, are well supported and positive about leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment well to adapt the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure ongoing support and training for teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leaders’ expertise to check on how well pupils learn over time is underdeveloped.
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About Us
The Kingfisher School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 139 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Kingfisher principal Kirsteen Craig I am delighted to welcome you to The Kingfisher School which is part of the Venturers Trust family of schools. Working together with other Trust schools we are committed to providing each child with an exceptional education in an empathetic, supportive environment. From nursery school through sixth grade, the Kingfisher School offers instruction. From September 2018, we are housed in our brand new school build which provides amazing facilities for all our pupils from Nursery to Year 6. Working together we will ensure that the values on which the school is founded drive our development forward so that The Kingfisher School offers children the strongest foundation for learning. If you would like to see the school for yourself please contact the office to make an appointment to visit.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A-
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B
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | 21 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 24% | 50.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 3 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% 6 | 56.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 8.44% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 6 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 87 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 20 | 53.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.38% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% | 53.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.33% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Kingfisher School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1