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End of Key Stage Performance Data 2012

The school's most recent end of KS1 (Year 2) and KS2 (Year 6) assessments show that the school is performing well above the national average, particularly with regard to more-able pupils.

KS1 Assessment (Level 2 is the expected level at the end of Year 2)	school %	national %
Children achieving Level 2+ in reading	100	85
Children achieving Level 3 in reading	46	26
Children achieving Level 2+ in writing	100	81
Children achieving Level 3 in writing	15	13
Children achieving Level 2+ in maths	100	90
Children achieving Level 3 in maths	38	20

KS2 Assessment (Level 4 is the expected level at the end of Year 6)	school %	national %
Children achieving Level 4+ in English	90	84
Children achieving Level 5 in English	80	43
Children achieving Level 4+ in maths	100	80
Children achieving Level 5 in maths	80	35

Progress across all other cohorts during 2011-2012 was good or better and the school is working hard this year to sustain and develop this further.

Parent and Carer Feedback

Feedback from our stakeholders indicates that Tilston School is extremely well-supported by parents, carers, governors, St Mary's Church and the wider school community.

The reponse from parent questionnaires in the school's most recent Ofsted inspection was overwhelming supportive:

Statements	% agree and strongly agree
My child feels safe at this school.	100
My child is making good progress at this school.	100
This school meets my child's particular needs.	100
This school ensures my child is well looked after.	100
My child is taught well at this school.	100
This school helps my child to develop skills in communication, reading, writing and mathematics.	100
There is a good standard of behaviour at this school.	100
My child’s lessons are not disrupted by bad behaviour.	100
The school deals with any cases of bullying effectively.	100
The school helps me to support my child’s learning.	100
This school responds well to my concerns.	100
This school keeps me well informed.	100

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Yes

100%

The reponse from staff questionnaires in the school's most recent Ofsted inspection was equally positive:

Statements	% agree and strongly agree
I am proud to be a member of staff at this school.	100
Children are safe at this school.	100
Behaviour is good in this school.	100
Leaders do all they can to improve teaching.	100
The school successfully meets the needs of all learners.	100
The school is well led and managed.	100

Comments from the Statutory Inspection of Church Schools (SIAS) in April 2012:

‘The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Tilston Parochial as a Church of England school is outstanding. There is strong and committed leadership by the headteacher, supported by the staff, governors and parents.’

‘The school, through its distinctive Christian character, is outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners. The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the school as a church school is outstanding.’

‘Tilston Parochial School is rightly proud of its achievements and has a clear sense of direction for further development.’

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Comments from our latest OFSTED inspection in March 2012:

‘Pupils’ behaviour is a significant strength. Their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding.’

‘Pupils are extremely polite, friendly and exceptionally well behaved and this makes a significant contribution to the warm, welcoming and harmonious atmosphere in the school.’

‘Leadership and management are good. The new leadership team have the staff’s wholehearted support in raising achievement and the overall performance of the school. Morale is high and adults share an ambition to raise pupils’ achievement.’

‘The curriculum is good because it engages pupils’ interest well and is well balanced so that pupils have good opportunities to practise key skills across subjects.’

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