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Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Children get off to a rapid start in phonics and learn to solve problems in mathematics .
Success of the Curriculum: All staff are committed to a broad curriculum with a focus on arts, resulting in celebrated achievements .
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are not yet coherently planned and sequenced; writing curriculum in key stage 1 needs improvement .
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils learn important background information before reading complex texts and become fluent in mathematics .
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure pupils get help to catch up in phonics and staff receive regular training .
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel that bullying and name-calling are rare and behavior has improved .
Support for SEND Pupils: Work is adapted well to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) .
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively managed; pupils learn how to keep themselves safe online .
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors keep their safeguarding training up to date and understand necessary actions .
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that pupils feel listened to and behavior systems are used consistently .
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved at the beginning of the school day and during community activities .
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can take part in clubs and wider curriculum activities .
Teacher Engagement: Teaching early reading is systematic and rigorous, and teachers receive regular training .
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan work so pupils become fluent and understand how numbers work .
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check that support in phonics is making a difference and teachers adapt work well .
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always identify key knowledge gaps, especially in key stage 1 writing .
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Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.

It has 336 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 41% 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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To provide everyone with the best possibilities possible, we think it's important to offer a comprehensive and varied curriculum. Our staff works tirelessly to provide the kids with the best learning opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom. We have beautiful kids who are eager to learn, grow, and have fun while they are here. This website will offer you a taste of what's going on; the calendar tool is especially useful for letting you know what's coming up. We appreciate you taking the time to visit our website. Make an appointment to come in by calling the school office if you would like to pay a visit.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 3-11 3-11 4-7
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19.9 - 25.6
Proficient Math 100 111 -
Proficient Read 103 107 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 100 99 97
Reading 103 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 41% 57.79% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 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 -0.5 Below Average
Writing 4.4 Well 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 3 98 96
Reading 104 3 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 74% 21 62.04% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 7 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 1.8 Above Average
Writing 1.7 Above Average
Maths 1.6 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 3 96 94
Reading 101 4 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 53% 16 61.52% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 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 -1.7 Below Average
Writing 0.1 Average
Maths -0.5 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 105 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 69% 59.57% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 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 2.1 Above Average
Writing 2.7 Above Average
Maths 2.8 Above Average
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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