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Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have strengthened the teaching of reading. The school’s chosen phonics programme is delivered effectively
Success of the Curriculum: Since the last inspection, leaders have made significant improvements to the curriculum
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, teachers do not give pupils opportunities to apply their learning
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become fluent readers by the end of Year 1
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders provide an effective programme of support for any pupils with gaps in their learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons. Lessons are calm and purposeful
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders quickly identify any pupils who need extra help or those with SEND. Pupils get the help they need to access the full curriculum
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and rarely happens. Pupils help each other sort out disagreements
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a respectful and inclusive culture throughout the school. Pupils value and celebrate difference
Parent Feedback: Parents’ views of the school are very positive. All those who responded to Ofsted’s online questionnaire would recommend it
Parental Involvement: The school’s library club, run by parent volunteers, is popular
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils of all ages participate in a wide range of sporting activities. Clubs include robotics, photography, cross-stitch and boot camp
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued by leaders and appreciate the professional development opportunities they get
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers explain new learning clearly and use questioning effectively to check pupils’ understanding
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The lead inspector looked at samples of pupils’ work in other subjects
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Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.

It has 146 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 85% 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
C+
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Ofset report Good - -
Age range 4-11 7-11 4-7
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19.1 17.4 26.8
Proficient Math 106 108 -
Proficient Read 109 109 -
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 106 97 97
Reading 109 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 85% 57.55% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.79% 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 3.3 Above Average
Writing 1.9 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 104 1 97 96
Reading 105 2 97 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67% 10 61.97% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 2 10.71% 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 -2.2 Below Average
Writing -2.9 Below Average
Maths -3.4 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 94 94
Reading 107 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 77% 60.57% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 15% 10% 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 2 Above Average
Writing 0.8 Above Average
Maths 0.1 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 - 93 93
Reading - 93 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 58.37% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 9.05% 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 -
Writing -
Maths -
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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