PARENTS' INFORMATION
On this page you will find a lot of additional information about our school that we hope will be of particular interest to the parents of our children, and prospective parents.
SCHOOL DINNER MENUS
Our lunchtime menus rotate on a three-weekly basis. You can read the menus for each week below:
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
Our prospectus enhances the information found on our website, and includes information on our school, our curriculum and our community:
- School Prospectus 2011/12 (pdf)
- School Profile 2010/11 (pdf)
OFSTED INSPECTION
Our school was last inspected in February 2012.
We were very pleased with the outcome of the inspection which acknowledged the improvements that had been made since the previous inspection.
Overall we were judged to be a good school and outstanding for behaviour and safety. Here are some of the highlights of the report:
- Progress is consistently good for all pupils, and attainment is above average in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 2 and Year 6.
- Pupils' behaviour is outstanding and they feel very safe in school. They enjoy challenges, work independently and persevere when tasks get difficult.
- Teaching is consistently good. Regular accurate assessments of pupils’ attainment and progress ensure that lessons build on pupils' existing knowledge and skills.
- A good curriculum provides pupils with a wide variety of enriching experiences and encourages them to be inquisitive about the world.
- Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning and they work well independently.
- All aspects of the pupil’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development are promoted well.
- The school is well led and managed. The Headteacher provides very strong leadership and has forged a sense of common purpose among pupils, staff, parents and carers and the governing body.
- Significant improvements have been brought about since the last inspection in most aspects of the school’s work and the school has a strong capacity to continue improving.
The full report can be read below:
- Ofsted Report (pdf) February 2012
SIAS INSPECTION
We were very pleased with our recent SIAS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools) Report which took place in March 2012.
Some of the strengths of the school noted include:
- The school, through its distinctive Christian character is outstanding at meeting all the need of all learners.
- An excellent learning environment in which the children’s qualities are nurtured and celebrated.
- Mutually supportive staff, governors and children who have excellent engagement with parents, the church and the local community.
The full report can be read below:
- SIAS Inspection Report (pdf) March 2012
SATS RESULTS 2011 (School Year 2010/11)
Key Stage 2 (Taken at the end of Year 6)
Our small dedicated Year 6 class means that the children consistently achieve a very high standard at Callow End and 2011 was no exception.
Number of eligible pupils = 12
| Reading | Level 4+ | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| School | 100% | 92% |
| National | 84% | 42% |
| Writing | Level 4+ | Level 5 |
| School | 92% | 8% |
| National | 75% | 20% |
| Mathematics | Level 4+ | Level 5 |
| School | 92% | 50% |
| National | 80% | 35% |
Key Stage 1 (Taken at the end of Year 2)
As with Year 6, we are proud that the percentage of children obtaining higher than expected levels at the end of Year 2 was well above the national average.
Number of eligible pupils = 12
| Reading | Level 2+ | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
| School | 100% | 42% |
| National | 85% | 26% |
| Writing | Level 2+ | Level 3 |
| School | 100% | 25% |
| National | 81% | 13% |
| Mathematics | Level 2+ | Level 3 |
| School | 100% | 25% |
| National | 90% | 20% |
SCHOOL CLOSURES
During periods of severe weather such as heavy snow or flooding, or due to other circumstances beyond our control we may need to close the school at short notice. If we need to close the school we will let you know through the following channels:
- Text message.
- The Worcestershire Hub web site: www.worcestershire.gov.uk. You will find the information on the special alerts section on the home page. This will also have all other relevant information such as road closures.
- We will also inform the local radio stations listed below.
Radio Wyvern - 102.8 FM
BBC H&W - 104 FM
Heart - 100.7 FM - You can also call the Worcestershire Hub on 01905 765765
We will obviously do everything we can to keep the school open and will only make the decision to close the school if we have no other choice and there are serious health and safety issues.
POLICIES
Below are some of the school policies which will be of interest to parents.
- Acceptable Use of the Internet Policy (pdf) Nov 2009
- Anti-Bullying Policy (pdf) Sep 2011
- Attendance Policy (pdf) May 2012
- Behaviour Policy (pdf) Sep 2011
- Cohesion, Inclusion, Equal Opportunities and Racial Equality Policy (pdf) May 2012
- Educational Visits Policy (pdf) May 2011
- Fair Processing Notice, Layer 1 (pdf)
- Fair Processing Notice, Layer 2 (pdf)
- Filming and Taking Photographs Policy (pdf) Nov 2011
- Health and Safety Policy (pdf) Jun 2011
- Homework Policy (pdf) Nov 2011
- Non-Curricular Complaints Policy (pdf) Jul 2010
- Privacy Notice (Data Protection Act) (pdf) Nov 2011
- Safeguarding Children Policy (pdf) Jul 2011
Other policy documents are available at school upon request.