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Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
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Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Nottingham NG6 9HJ
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| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised, starting in the early years with phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Not taught consistently well across all subjects, leading to gaps in understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent planning and delivery; subjects like English need better knowledge identification.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessment gaps leave pupils' understanding unmet.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support helps struggling readers become more confident.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Minority engage in fights; low-level disruption not well-managed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Targets for SEND pupils are not precise enough, leading to unsuitable adjustments in lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Some pupils do not speak out about bullying; mixed confidence in staff response.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School's responses to welfare concerns are not timely.
Parent Feedback: There is a strong partnership with parents in the early years.
Parental Involvement: Parents actively participate in weekly book-sharing sessions.
Extracurricular Activities: School provides activities like whole-class brass lessons, sports clubs, and residential trips.
Teacher Engagement: Some staff do not feel supported well enough in their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent teaching affects student learning outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff lack confidence in leadership and support.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is not always used effectively to check understanding.
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About Us
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 443 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All of our students will be taught within an organised and orderly environment where accomplishments are recognised, obstacles are presented and surmounted, and children are encouraged to take advantage of possibilities in a creative manner. By putting a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry as well as improving students' capacity to use ICT resources successfully, we seek to continuously raise the bar for teaching and learning standards. We strive to deliver engaging, creative, and innovative instruction. Our goal is to offer a broad and balanced curriculum that gives every student the same opportunities and variety, allowing each person to develop naturally and at their own pace. In order for students to evolve into persons who will significantly contribute to our diverse and multicultural world and the environment we are to live in, we seek to give organised educational opportunities that teach them about responsible behaviour. To accomplish shared objectives through collaboration, we seek to involve parents and the community in the everyday operations of the school. In order to address the needs of the school and each individual, we hope to provide all members of the faculty and other stakeholders with the chance to continuously advance their own knowledge, skills, and understanding. D. Weaver, Chair of Governors; S. Anthony, Head Teacher.
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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-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 25.8 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 56% | 54.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.68% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 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 | 59% 4 | 59.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 8.13% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 104 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 63% 3 | 55.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 7.15% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 60% | 56.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.36% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
