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Allenton Primary School
- Primary
- Derby DE24 9BB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school’s principle of promoting life skills is at the heart of the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils develop resilience, resourcefulness and reflectiveness.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers consistently provide all pupils with appropriately challenging texts.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment has improved and is now in line with that of pupils nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have brought about rapid improvement to teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning, especially where teaching is most effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo has a very good understanding of how well pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities learn.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school takes care to ensure that all staff follow its arrangements for safeguarding pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils believe that bullying does happen but that teachers deal with it effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents are confident in the school’s ability to support them when they request help. All would recommend the school to another parent.
Parental Involvement: The early years team has strong home–school links.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is broad and balanced. It is enhanced with a programme of enrichment visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils in Year 4 were excited to be visiting a chocolate factory and linked it with a story by Roald Dahl they had read.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and are proud to do so.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders have brought about rapid improvement to teaching and learning. Staff have had many opportunities to develop their practice.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Newly qualified teachers feel very positive about the impact that this support has had on their practice.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers review pupils’ understanding during lessons and deal with misconceptions rapidly.
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About Us
Allenton Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 327 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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A-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 15.6 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 99 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 99 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | 51.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.16% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 3 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% 37 | 55.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.76% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 22 | 53.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 7.17% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 46.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.26% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Allenton Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1