Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

We are delighted to welcome you to the website of Bugthorpe and Sutton upon Derwent C of E Federation. Our schools have been working closely together since 2012. We formally federated in September 2021, sharing one Governing Body.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 4.0

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

3.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily Wilson

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

My daughter loves her time at Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. The school's values of kindness and respect are something we encourage at home, and it's wonderful to see them in action every day. The outdoor learning facilities are also a highlight - she's learned so much about nature and the environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David B. Fletcher

Parent Jun 20, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Outstanding Community"

As a parent of two children at Bugthorpe, I can confidently say that the school provides an excellent education in a supportive and welcoming community. The school's links with Nyabeyiya Primary School in Uganda are also a great way to broaden the children's horizons and teach them about global citizenship.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca Hall

Parent Mar 25, 2022

4.0

"Some Positives, Some Room for Improvement"

My child has made some great friends at Bugthorpe, and the teachers are generally very engaged and enthusiastic. However, I do feel that the school's communication could be better - it's sometimes difficult to get information about upcoming events or important dates. Additionally, the school meals could be improved.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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