Primary School

Primary school at BCS is a place where everyone is welcome, encouraged, cared for, every individual is loved by God and each child has the opportunity to succeed in their learning journey.

We value our relationships with children, and have regular interactions with parents, building on the solid foundation formed in EYFS. We have a faith integrated learning focus, where children are encouraged to learn about God in all areas of the curriculum. The small class sizes mean children have time and space to develop socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically and academically. It is wonderful to see them flourish as they grow.
We encourage children to develop self respect, and positive relationships with others, including peers and staff. This is done through class time, PSHE lessons and Bible times.

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The curriculum is taught with a faith integrated focus, using the national curriculum for Maths, English and Science with additional teacher support in these subjects. Children access a wide range of other subjects such as Art, DT, PE, Topic in year 1 and 2, Geography and History in 3 and 4, Music, PSHE, RE, Computing and Spanish. We have made our own adapted curriculum for these subjects which runs on a two year cycle.

Our Curriculum

Many of our children make more than expected national progress in core subjects each year, assessed using standardised tests in year 1,2 and 4, and school based assessments in other years.

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2025 Year 2 and Year 6 Academic Performance Summary

2025 Year 2 and Year 6 Academic Performance Summary

Our Approach to Assessment

At our school, we believe in a holistic approach to child development. While we track pupil progress using the National Curriculum framework, we do not use SATs as formal external qualifications. Instead, these assessments serve as a vital internal measure of progress. This data allows us to benchmark achievement against national standards and ensures that our teaching is precisely tailored to the needs of every student.

Key Stage 2 (Year 6) Performance

Cohort size: 10 pupils

The national "Expected Standard" is a scaled score of 100. A score of 110+ represents "Greater Depth" (Mastery).

Subject	Average Scaled Score	Status vs. National Standard (100)	Pupils at Greater Depth
Reading	109.6	+9.6 (Exceptional)	50% (5/10)
Mathematics	101.8	+1.8 (Secure)	20% (2/10)
Grammar (GPS)	101.3	+1.3 (Secure)	20% (2/10)

Key Stage 1 (Year 2) Performance

Cohort size: 8 pupils

Year 2 results reflect the foundational skills required for a successful transition into the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

Subject	Average Scaled Score	Status vs. National Standard (100)	Pupils at Greater Depth
English	104.9	+4.9 (Strong)	25% (2/8)
Mathematics	103.6	+3.6 (Strong)	12.5% (1/8)

Headteacher’s Statement

"We are incredibly proud of the progress demonstrated by our Year 2 and Year 6 pupils this year. These results are a testament to the hard work of our students and the dedication of our teaching staff. Our Year 6 Reading results are particularly outstanding, with half of the cohort reaching Greater Depth. Meanwhile, our Year 2 students have built a robust foundation in English and Maths. We use these internal measures to ensure that every child—whether they are 'Working Towards' the standard or reaching 'Greater Depth'—is supported and challenged to achieve their personal best."

Understanding the Data

Reading Excellence: Literacy remains a standout strength across the school. The Year 6 average score of 109.6 is significantly above the national benchmark.
Solid Numeracy: Both cohorts are performing above the national expected standard in Mathematics, showing a secure grasp of arithmetic and reasoning.
Personalized Learning: This data informs our internal tracking and intervention groups. It allows us to identify and support pupils who are "Working Towards" the standard to ensure they make accelerated progress.

Children are able to access interventions when needed, currently in speech and language, lego therapy, therapy for adverse childhood experiences, Language for Thinking groups, multi sensory phonics groups and Maths intervention. Delivery is by specially trained staff who can tailor make individual packages of support.
Assemblies are special times in our community where we worship God, celebrate academic success and work on character development. The themes reflect our whole school PSHE and RE foci, including key festivals and celebrations.

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