Gedney Hill Primary School
Gedney Hill CE primary school is a Voluntary controlled Church of England school. Recently the school has seen a change in senior management with the retirement of the headteacher of eight years. The school is currently managed by Mrs Buddle (Headteacher of Shepeau Stow Primary School). The school was last inspected in November 2010 Ofsted this inspection found the school to be overall a Grade 2 (good), with an above national average in attainment, and strong curriculum and leadership. Results in July 2010 showed that 100% of pupils achieved level 4 or more in both English and maths, with 78% of pupils reaching the higher level 5 in reading. All children made two or more levels progress showing add-on value that placed the school in the top 25% of schools nationally. Results have continued to improve year on year, yet the pupils are still leaving to join other local schools. The school also has success with pupils passing the 11+. Recent diocese report found that the parents of the school were highly supportive and recognised the improvements that have been made under the current leadership.
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