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Denbigh Primary School
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Denbigh Primary School
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- Luton LU3 1NS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Strong focus on reading with high-quality teaching, ensuring well above average outcomes in key stage 2.
Success of the Curriculum: The well-designed curriculum meets pupils' needs, providing breadth and depth for the best outcomes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make very strong progress, significantly exceeding national averages at the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Precise teaching and use of funding ensure disadvantaged and SEND pupils make good and outstanding progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they work and play exceptionally well together.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive precise support, making good and outstanding progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; pupils feel safe and are well looked after.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils' well-being is central, with a focus on reducing potential risks.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly praise the leadership; school projects encourage parental involvement.
Parental Involvement: Workshops and homework projects engage parents effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of PE activities and enrichment experiences like kayaking and music events.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value high-quality training and professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Excellent teaching leads to pupils making outstanding progress across subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders continue to develop middle leaders' skills to strengthen the leadership capacity.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous monitoring and evaluation systems ensure outstanding education.
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Denbigh Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 628 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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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Every student at Denbigh Primary School is encouraged to identify and develop his or her unique abilities and gifts via a challenging curriculum that goes above and beyond the fundamental needs of the national curriculum. Each child is educated and cared for by a talented group of vocational teachers and support workers who serve as excellent role models. This enables them to reach excellent academic levels while also encouraging them to develop into creative, exploratory students who aspire to lifelong learning and are ready to play an active part in contemporary, liberal British society. Our commitment to greatness penetrates our resolve to give our kids as many chances and experiences as we can. Through inspirational educational visits, high-quality sports and PE provision, exploration of music and the Arts with specialist teachers and a cutting edge approach to ICT and technology, we believe that we provide all of our children with the drive and the capability to succeed. Along with our hardworking, committed, and highly trained staff, the school has a great and creative spirit that is supported by a large community of parents and carers.
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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 | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 25.8 | 24 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 72% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.03% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 107 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 90 | 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 | 70% 6 | 55.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 3 | 7.88% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 106 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 93 | 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 | 76% 2 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 7.63% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 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 | 74% | 52.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.44% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Denbigh Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1