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de Vere Primary School
- Primary
- Castle Hedingham CO9 3EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Staff are highly skilled in teaching pupils how to read.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have carefully set out the key knowledge they want pupils to learn over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some areas of the curriculum pupils are not given enough opportunities to write at length.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils sustain focus as they want to do well. Many pupils attain a good level of development ready for Year 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff systematically check what pupils know, so they can see quickly if pupils need extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other’s opinions. Classrooms are calm and purposeful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have carefully considered how to achieve independent learning for pupils with SEND. Staff undertake regular training.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff manage pupils’ behaviour consistently and fairly. Classrooms are calm and purposeful.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ physical and mental health are prioritised. Pupils develop an understanding of how their brain works.
Parent Feedback: Governors check parents are clear about expectations, attending parents’ evenings to hear views.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged through parents’ evenings and open communication channels.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular trips.
Teacher Engagement: Staff undertake regular training on adapting lessons to meet pupils’ needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ adaptations to lessons work well. Staff regularly review pupils' support plans.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff systematically check what pupils know and provide extra help if needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not consistently deliver leaders’ expectations of how to teach writing.
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de Vere Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 192 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 |
C+
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C+
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 23.8 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 110 | 105 |
| 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 73% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.76% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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.
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.
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at de Vere Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1