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Arno Vale Junior School
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Arno Vale Junior School
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- Gedling NG5 4JF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has significantly strengthened the teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and supports pupils to gain a depth of knowledge across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff do not always have high enough expectations of pupils’ written work in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, including those with SEND.
Support for Falling Behind: Through phonics lessons and other well-planned support, pupils catch up quickly when gaps are identified in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have mature attitudes and there are few disruptions to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides personalized support for pupils with SEND to access the same lessons as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe in the school and trust staff to help them when they are worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The curriculum for PSHE supports pupils’ personal development well, teaching them to maintain good physical and mental health.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are positive about the school and value the care that staff show to their children.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the support provided to manage their child's workload.
Extracurricular Activities: There are clubs in sports, the arts, games, and many other activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils have opportunities to go on trips and residential visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are happy and proud to work at this school and are enthusiastic about opportunities to develop their expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff help pupils develop fluency in writing and provide useful feedback for improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In lessons, staff regularly check pupils’ understanding and adapt lesson activities well when needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, staff do not always have high enough expectations of pupils' written work.
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Arno Vale Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 239 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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Hello and thank you for taking your time to look at our website. We are a fantastic school in Woodthorpe, Nottingham with wonderful children who want to learn, develop and enjoy their time with us. Our aim is to give everyone the best opportunities we can so they can find out just how great they are! We believe in offering a full and varied curriculum and our staff are always striving to give the children the best learning experiences, whether in or out of the classroom. But don't take my word for it! If you would like to visit, please contact the school office and make an appointment to come in. The website will give you a taster of what is happening; the calendar function is particularly good in giving you an insight as to what is coming up.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | - | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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% | 57.79% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.5% | 7.4% |
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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4 | Below 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 | 106 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 97 | 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 | 77% 6 | 62.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 9.87% | 9.69% |
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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below 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 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 97 | 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 | 71% 8 | 61.52% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.63% | 9.14% |
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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 63% | 59.57% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.85% | 8.17% |
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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Arno Vale Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1