Bicton CofE Primary School and Nursery
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Address | Bicton Lane, SY3 8EH |
| School Website | www.bictonschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1743850212 |
| URN | 123461 |
School Census
| Total | 151 |
| Girls/Boys | 71/80 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.0%/53.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 18 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/09/2021 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/09/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 05/12/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 September 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 December 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 24 January 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 24 January 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 December 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 2.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | 3.5 |
| Writing Progress | -3.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -3.9 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 7 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 18% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |