School Evaluation Form

SEF (School Self Evaluation Form) 

What is a School Self-Evaluation Form (SEF)?

As the OFSTED framework has been adjusted, school self-evaluation has evolved with it. Now that we are operating under the Education Inspection Framework there is yet more freedom.

Inspectors will evaluate the degree to which school leaders and governors evaluate the quality of provision and outcomes through self-assessment.

Ofsted does not need schools to create a SEF in a specific format. This allows schools to use the SEF as a working document [or website] that they find appropriate for their needs.

• Stability and Mobility- generally stable cohorts inherited from Malvern Way Infant School. More recent slight reduction due to increase in local school places and families moving away from the commuter belt as they are able to work from home - see Arbor Leavers school information.

• Disadvantage - Disadvantage 50/348 14.4% We are a very inclusive school and have a wide range of community members who experience a range of potential disadvantages. See SEN reports.

• Deprivation - Deprivation 14/348 4% Lower PPG but similar needs potentially masked by middle-class income. See PPG reports and PPG individual impact analysis: 

• Attendance - generally high 97% - This remains the case once Covid absence is allowed for. As of 21.11.22, our attendance was reported to be in the top 1% of similar aged children: 

  1. Our attendance: 96.7 (Year to Date - 21.11.22)

  2. National from our phase: 92.2 (Year to date)

  3. National percentile: 100 (Year to date)

  4. National Percentile Year To Date (YTD) computes which percentile your school falls within nationally for your school phase, e.g. a percentile of 1 indicates your school is in the bottom 1% while a percentile of 100 indicates your school is in the top 1%. This is based on data from all Arbor schools.

• EAL - 67/350

• Ethnic background - Ethnic background...

Ethnic Background

Black - African 1 0.3%

Chinese 4 1.1%

Indian 44 12.6%

Italian 1 0.3%

Pakistani 8 2.3%

Sri Lankan Sinhalese 1 0.3%

White - British 224 64.4%

White - English 2 0.6%

White - Irish 1 0.3%

White and Asian 9 2.6%

White and Black African 7 2.0%

White and Black Caribbean 6 1.7%

White and Indian 1 0.3%

White Other 12 3.4%

Any Other Asian Background 5 1.4%

Any Other Black Background 1 0.3%

Any Other Ethnic Group 2 0.6%

Any Other Mixed Background 8 2.3%

Any Other White Background 1 0.3%

Blank 10 2.9%

• Behaviour - See CPOMs, Head's Reports, Last Ofsted - A very good standard of behaviour, learning behaviour and behaviour support.

• Safeguarding - See CPOMs and recent HIP visit - effective systems in place - DSPs resilient and measured.

• Awards: Sports Awards 2021-22

  1. KS2 Team of the Year - Girls Football

  2. Outstanding Achievement - Naomi

  3. Endeavour Award - Eliza

  4. Healthy Hero Award - Aldona

  5. Play Leader of the Year - Toby

  6. Young Sportsmanship Award - Thomas

  7. Year 3 House Trophy - Elephants x1, Hippos x2

  8. Year 4 House Trophy - Rhinos x1, Elephants x1, Hippos x1

  9. Year 5 House Trophy - Rhinos x2, Elephants x1

  10. Year 6 House Trophy - Elephants x2, Hippos x

  11. Sports Day Winners Trophy - Hippos

  12. Sportsmanship Trophy - Elephants

  13. Year 6 Rounders Tournament - 6E

• General school information

Three form entry Junior School. See website: Our school welcome

The four Ofsted inspection categories are:

• Quality of Education: Please see: Subject Impact pages AND Global Impact pages AND Subject Leader Impact

• Behaviour and Attitudes. A good picture matching school's perceptions and reinforcing our approaches and School Development Plans: Please see Parent Survey Information and Children's Survey and Staff Survey: 

• Personal Development. As above. See Subject Leader Impacts, Staff Surveys. 

• Leadership and Management. See Leadership and Management Outstanding Ofsted criteria reflections below.

Making sure your SEF covers these areas is crucial. PLEASE NOTE - AS COMPLETED, LINKS WILL BE ADDED TO THIS SECTION FOR EASIER NAVIGATION FROM THIS OFSTED FRAMEWORK. Currently, information is available across SDP Website and can be guided to as required.

SEE Ofsted Good and Outstanding Criteria Reflections Below - to be completed by SMT and STL against Good and Outstanding as part of end of year evaluation. Please see below for a historic review of outstanding carried out by the Joint Working party between Malvern Way and Little Green before the pandemic. This gives an example of what is planned.