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Chater Junior School
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Chater Junior School
- Primary
- Watford WD18 0WN
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan lessons that challenge and extend all groups of pupils, with high expectations
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make rapid progress in reading, writing, and mathematics across the school
Areas Needing Improvement: Continue to narrow the gap between English and mathematics across the school
Performance in Maths & Reading: Almost all pupils in Year 6 are expected to attain the nationally expected level in English and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and teaching assistants carefully track how well they are learning to match activities to their individual learning needs
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour in and around the school is exemplary, with positive attitudes towards learning
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who speak English as an additional language, disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make exceptional progress
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff manage any challenging behaviour very well, and bullying is very rare
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school places a strong emphasis on social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are happy with the school, and a recent questionnaire showed that the vast majority felt that behaviour was very good
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and their subject knowledge is excellent
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide challenging activities which have purpose and relate to life skills
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous systems are in place to check the quality of teaching, and teachers are fully accountable for the progress their pupils make
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About Us
Chater Junior School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 235 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Make a joyful, compassionate, and encouraging environment where all kids can grow and advance to their fullest potential and learn the skills they need for life. To encourage each child's development on all fronts—spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social—as well as their understanding and respect for people of all racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Put a strong emphasis on learning and comprehending the fundamentals of literacy, numeracy, and oracy, and offer a comprehensive and balanced curriculum within the National Curriculum's framework. Encourage all kids to take ownership of their actions, accept responsibility for them, and establish high expectations for behaviour in terms of discipline, social awareness, politeness, and regard for others. In order for students to acquire independence, confidence, high self-esteem, self-discipline, excitement, and a drive to learn, create an organised and exciting environment. Have high criteria for student accomplishment, and inspire all students to strive for the best, as well as to collaborate and exchange ideas with others. Create and sustain connections with the neighbourhood and promote full parental and student participation in school activities. Make sure there is a clear and consistent growth within the school each year and that the transfer from the infant school to the secondary school is as seamless as feasible.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 26.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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 | 52% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 9.95% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 67% 2 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 11.98% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 104 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 65% | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 11.72% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 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 | 65% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.43% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chater Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
