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School Summary
School TypeFoundation School
Primary
AdmissionsNot applicable
School AddressHigh Street
Bedford
MK44 2DB
Phone 01234 771252
Local Authority Bedford
Age Range3 - 9
  
Total Pupils79
School GenderMixed
Boy | Girl %44.3% | 55.7%
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School Summary

Total Pupils
79
Age Range
3-9
Primary
Gender
Mixed
Avg. Class Size
19.7
Nat. Average 27.3
Free School Meals
15%
Nat. Average 15.4%
Latest Ofsted
2
Good

Having just 79 pupils, Thurleigh Lower School is in the lowest category of attending students in the UK. The school has considerably more female than male pupils, with 55.7% girls and 44.3% boys. Absence management in partnership with parents is encouraged by both schools and government at local and national level. The school has a 96.6% attendance rate, which is about average for the country. Having only 3.5 members of staff makes Thurleigh Lower School have a far lower number of staff than most other schools in the area. This School has a very low (pupil to teacher) ratio, which permits the teacher to give more focused attention in a smaller class size. The average full time teacher`s salary for the school is £41323 , which is higher than nationwide average. The school has a 97.9% of pupils speaking English as a 1st language, which is above average for the schools location.

 

School Statistics

Gender Split

Gender Count By Age

Total Pupils 79
Total Girls 44 (55.7%)
Total Boys 35 (44.3%)

Attendance

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupil Average Attendance
96.6% 96.1%
Persistent Absence
6.1% 7.4% 8.2%

School Staff Information

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary £41,323 £33,223 £35,362
Pupil to Teacher Ratio
19.9 : 1 21.9 : 1 20.4 : 1
Total Teachers in School 4 12.7 15
Total Teaching Assistants
9 16.2 16.3
Total Support Staff
2 5.8 5.1
Total Full-time Teachers 3.5 11.1 13
Total Full-time Teaching assistants 2.2 10.2 10.3
Total Full-time Support Staff 0.9 3.8 3.4

Other Stats

    This School Regional Avg National Avg
Average Class Size
19.7 26.3 27.3
Pupils where English is first Language
97.9%  (47) 69.8% 79.1%
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
1.3%  (1) 1.9% 2.8%
Pupils eligible for free school meals
15.0%  (11) 12.7% 15.4%

Ofsted

About Ofsted

Ofsted have been inspecting schools on a regular basis since 2005. After a cursory warning period they undertake a thorough examination of the whole school. Inspectors will sit in on classes, assessing each teacher's teaching ability. They will also evaluate the way the current curriculum is implemented, and how the progress of each student is tracked throughout their tenure.

Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.

 

Ofsted Report for Thurleigh Lower School on 09/02/2016

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Inspection Date09/02/2016
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Ofsted Report for Thurleigh Lower School on 14/06/2011

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Inspection Date14/06/2011 - 15/06/2011
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
2
Achievement of Pupils
2
Behaviour & safety of pupils
1
Quality of Teaching
2
Leadership & Management
2



 

Financial Accounts

Admin Costs (per pupil)

Teachers Pay (cost per pupil)

Total Costs (per pupil)

  2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013
  Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil Total Per Pupil
Grant Funding £432,110 £6,173
School Generated Income £24,290 £347
Total Income £456,400 £6,520
All Teachers Pay £175,350 £2,505
Support Staff + Insurance £71,540 £1,022
Subtotal £246,890 £3,527 £0 £0 £263,970 £3,771 £240,030 £3,429
Supply Teachers Pay £4,970 £71 £280 £4 £6,300 £90 £7,490 £107
All Other Staff Pay £22,190 £317
Building and Premises Cost £38,150 £545
Administrative/Legal Costs £38,570 £551 £45,920 £656 £33,110 £473 £30,170 £431
Catering/Food Costs £12,250 £175
Energy Costs £6,440 £92 £9,660 £138 £9,660 £138 £10,360 £148
Books/Equipment/School Trip Costs £18,480 £264
Software/IT Costs £8,540 £122
Bought in Professional Services £10,500 £150
All Other Costs £8610 £123
Total Costs £415,590 £5,937 £440,440 £6,292 £445,550 £6,365 £385,490 £5,507

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