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What have been our successes this year?

We seek to ensure our children are provided with a wide range of opportunities. The KS2 SATs results were exceptional this year, exceeding the national expectation.

Our special focus week this year was based 'Our Wonderful World of Words'. It was a great success enjoyed by children & staff alike.

The School Council's current project is to provide a Living Willow structure on the school field.

Charities Week supported Guide Dogs, the Red Cross & the Friends of Mitton raising nearly £2000. We support ‘Samaritan’s Purse’ sending 100 boxes to underprivileged children around the world.

Music enriches the school.  Currently, 50 children learn an instrument every week. They all took part in the Summer Recital which was of a very high standard. At Christmas, the concerts were delightful with performances of 'Countdown to Christmas' by the infants &  'Stable Manners' by the juniors.

We enjoy taking part in competitive sports and regularly win trophies in the local competitions, participating in a wide range of sports. This year we won the netball & football leagues, the rugby & cricket festivals & the swimming gala. We take part in the Country Dance Festival, the Fun Run and the Bell Boat Racing.

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What are we trying to improve?

The School Development Plan ensures a cohesive programme for whole school development. This sets out Action Plans & Targets, providing information about how the school will move forward and ensures we provide value for money.  It is regularly discussed by governors. All staff are given continuing professional development opportunities in order to keep up to date with initiatives and are able to teach to the very highest standard.

A priority for the school year with focused action plans is to raise the standard of mathematics.  We are particpating in L.A. projects aimed at improving assessment across the school.

We regularly review policies & good practice is disseminated by subject leaders. We plan well in advance so that we can communicate with the parents and the community. We seek the opinion of parents and children and regularly consider what can be done to ensure we provide the best possible service to our families.

The Friends of Mitton are providing a new 'outdoor classroom' which will be available in the spring term.
In July 2008, a building development project began which will see a major changes to the inside & outside of the school.  This will be completed in January 2009.

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How much progress do pupils make between age 7 and 11?

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Confidence interval

It is hoped that we will be able to update this section with the results from 2008.  We await this information from the DCSF (November 2008)

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How well do pupils achieve at age 11?

It is important to realise that results vary from year to year as each cohort of children reach the end of KS2.  Some cohorts may have a higher proportion of children with Special Education Needs than others and this can affect results.  We always strive to ensure that each child fulfils their potential.  We are using increasing amounts of inclusion and personalisation support.  This is targeted at focus groups of children who are identified  by classteachers who work closely with the SENCo.  It os hoped that we will be able to update this graph with information from the 2008 SATs results as soon as it is available from the DCSF.

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How have our results changed over time?

The results the school achieves varies with each cohort of children as they pass through the school. The aggregate score of KS2 results over the past six years ranges from 247 to 294 with an average of 274. This score puts us in the upper range of schools both in Gloucestershire and nationally with an average subject score of 89% in English, 91% in maths and 92% in science.

Results at KS1 vary in a similar way. However, our results show that we add considerable value to our children over time.

We carefully monitor and track children's progress and provide intervention appropriate to individuals' needs.
Children with Special Educational Needs are identified as early as possible.  These children tend to make good progress.  Boys generally outperform girls although attainment is generally even over time.

We believe that we offer a broad and balanced education to our children. Our philosophy is quite simple really ~ we seek to ensure that every child reaches their potential and we put every effort into making sure that this happens. By doing this we are giving every child the best possible start to their education and as a consequence the school achieves high results.

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How are we making sure that every child gets teaching to meet their individual needs?

We regularly assess children by tracking their progress. Teachers keep a comprehensive record of every child’s progress by making assessments in subjects. Children are given individual targets, written in the annual school report in July which are reviewed with the children during the autumn term and are re-visited in February.

Teachers plan carefully for their lessons differentiating for levels of ability and ensuring that children work at a level appropriate to their ability with challenge or support.

Children needing extra support are placed on the SEN register and are given an Individual Education Plan with targets for improvement. These are reviewed with parents twice during the year with Mrs Sime and the class teacher. The extra support is given in class or by withdrawal. TA’s give support to groups of children at the teacher’s direction in classes across the school.

Some children are identified as being ‘gifted or talented’, and are placed on the school’s ‘Gifted & Talented’ register. Teachers plan carefully for these children ensuring that theirs needs are met.  This personalised approach is a means to tailoring learning to the needs, interests & aspirations of each individual.

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How are we working with parents and the community?

We encourage parents to become actively involved in their children’s education. We keep open channels of communication. An example of this is the weekly newsletter sent home which is also posted on the website.

At the end of Term 1, a Parents' Open Evening is held.  During Term 3, a formal Parents' Evening is held where all parents are offered an appointment to discuss their child's progress.  In Term 6, parents are invited to an Open Evening to look at their children’s work and displays around the school. Teachers for the forthcoming year give a short talk outlining their priorities for the year.  Parents receive a comprehensive written Annual Report in July.

Parents support the school by ‘volunteering’ to help with outdoor play in EY, listening to children read, cooking and helping with sporting activities & transport.

The Friends of Mitton organise a wide range of social & fundraising activities for the school. The committee is made up of parent volunteers & is open to all parents. It is highly valued by the school.

The school is involved with a wide range of activities in the community including performing at the Roses Theatre, participating in the Water Festival, participating in many sporting activities. 

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What have pupils told us about the school, and what have we done as a result?

Children's views are sought regularly about school life as they see it. The vast majority of children tell us that they enjoy school, they are doing well and that their teachers show them how to make their work better. They know that they can ask for help if they need it. They think that they behave well at school, they feel that they are treated fairly and they know what to do if someone is unkind to them. We are pleased that children are happy & do their best at school & firmly believe that this is why Mitton is such a popular place. 

The School Council is proactive in the life of the school.  Two council members are elected from each class with three from Y6 ~ these are the secretary, the treasurer and the chairperson. It meets at least once a month led this year by Mrs Handford.  They report back to their classes & meet with the headteacher. They have introduced initiatives such as Buddy Benches, Tree Planting, the Wall Mural & have planned for a Living Willow structureto be placed on the field in January 2009.

We are pleased that children & parents often tell us how happy they are with the school and with the progress their children are making.

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How do we make sure our pupils are healthy, safe and well-supported?

A Health & Safety policy is in place with regular risk assessments undertaken. There is a governors' premises committee which ensures that any premises issues are dealt with swiftly.  Whole school staff meetings held at the beginning of each new term identifies any hazards, and risk assessments are completed and put in place.

Children have a healthy option for their snack & a healthy tuck shop. There is access to drinking water. A Travel Plan is in place. We now have a cycle shed for 20 bikes and a Walking Bus continues on a daily basis.

Aspects of safety are covered by visiting speakers including regular sessions both on road and fire safety. The school nurse also visits regularly. Visitors always sign in and wear identification badges. Classroom doors leading outside have been disabled for external access. The medical room enables us to deal with any emergencies. First Aid training is given to all staff.

We actively encourage children to talk about their feelings and there is a 'Brilliant & Bother' box in each classroom where children can voice their opinions.  There are regular sessions to discuss issues that arise.

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How do our absence rates compare with other schools?

Our attendance rate is well above both the local and national rates. 

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What activities and options are available to pupils?

We believe in a broad and balanced curriculum so that our children have opportunities to develop and thrive: ‘We wish to ensure that each child is nurtured, challenged, motivated and encouraged to achieve their full potential’

Our children learn to swim from Y1 to Y4 when most children achieve the DCSF minimum requirement of 25m.

Every child in the school is given the opportunity to learn an instrument ~ music is thriving in the school. We have a choir, a brass & woodwind group, a guitar group and a recorder group.  Over 50 children in KS2 learn an instrument.  We have a dedicated music room.

We teach French throughout KS2. We offer a wide range of after school activities to children from Y2 - Y6 including sport, art & craft, music & dancing, chess and Spanish ~ these vary termly.  Children are elected onto the School Council from each class. The school has four House Teams. Children in Y6 are elected as Team Captains and are also given a wide range of responsibilities to undertake including supporting infant play, answering the telephone and helping at lunchtime.

There are two extended visits made ~ an annual Y6 trip to Mid-Wales and a bi-annual visit to Devon for Y4 & Y5.

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What do our pupils do after leaving this school?

Most of our pupils go to Tewkesbury School when they leave Mitton Manor Primary.  Some children join selective grammar schools in Gloucester or Cheltenham.  This is an important step so we try to ensure that they are fully prepared for it. We maintain strong links with Tewkesbury School.  Some teachers visit us to support teaching and various initiatives. As children move thorugh the school they experience developing links with Tewkesbury School...this is more so in Y6.  Many of our children have older siblings at the school.

All secondary schools receiving our children make contact and arrange day visits.  However, our closest link is with Tewkesbury School where children are well prepared for entry to the next stage of their education.

The feedback we receive from Tewkesbury School about the progress children make after leaving us is encouraging. Tewkesbury School sends us the GSCE & A Level results each September giving us an indication of how our pupils have progressed. Pupils and parents inform us of further educational progress. Every year past pupils return for work experience when they are in Y10 or Y12.

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Ofsted's view of our school

Mitton Manor Primary School is a good school with some very good features. Pupils achieve well because teaching and the curriculum are good overall. Their attitudes to work and behaviour are very good. The leadership and management of the school are very good. The school provides good value for money.

Date of last inspection: 12-Jan-2004

Ofsted graded our school as good

Inspectors made judgements on a scale: excellent (grade 1); very good (2); good (3); satisfactory (4); unsatisfactory (5); poor (6); very poor (7).

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What have we done in response to Ofsted?

The school was inspected by a team of inspectors from Ofsted in May 2008.  Unfortunately, this took place during the week when children across the school were undertaking SATs tests.  However, there were a lot of positives in the report.  It states that the school is a happy and harmonious place; children in the Foundation Stage make good progress and love coming to school and that there is a broad, lively and inspiring curriculum.

Three areas were identified for development by the school :

* to accelerate the rate of pupil progress in English & Maths
* to improve plannong so that lessons consistently challenge the full range of pupils, esecially the more able
* to thoroughly analyse assessment information to identify & address areas for improvement

We agree that these are important areas for the school to address and have already taken positive action & will update progress made in the School Development Plan annually.  The results of tests taken across the school while the inspection was taking place show that the majority of children are making good progress as they move through the school.  We aim to build on this ensuring that we develop each child's potential.

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More Information

If you would like more information about school policies, including our policies on special educational needs and disability, admissions, finance, school food and our complaints procedure, please contact us:

By telephone: 01684 273451

Our website: http://www.mittonmanorpri.ik.org

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