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Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
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Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
- Primary
- Dereham NR19 1JB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading with clear expectations of book types and consistent approach in teaching mathematics, helping pupils achieve well by the end of key stage 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is well-planned, sequenced, and covers necessary knowledge; subjects engage pupils' interests.
Areas Needing Improvement: In subjects like mathematics, activities sometimes do not challenge or deepen pupils’ thinking. Errors in pupils’ work are not always addressed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading due to well-structured approaches; mathematics achievement is improving but some pupils aren't achieving as highly as they could.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan work relevant to individual needs, adapting the environment to ensure access to the high-quality curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, concentrate in lessons, follow instructions without prompting, and play well together on the playground.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are included in every aspect of school life with tailored plans and adapted resources ensuring equal access to the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and quickly resolved by adults. There is a strong culture of safeguarding with well-trained staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to if they are concerned. Staff are quick to act on any issues raised.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are positive about the changes and believe their children are safe and happy. Some parents would like more after-school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in various clubs and activities, with older pupils organizing their own lunchtime clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported, proud to work at the school, and consider that leaders listen and act upon concerns.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching methods engage pupils' interests, and revisiting previous lessons helps build understanding, aiding in academic progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers plan interesting activities and regularly check understanding, although there is room for improvement in addressing student errors.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some instances, particularly in mathematics and science, teachers do not address errors or insist on neat presentation, leading to inaccuracies.
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Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 342 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | - | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 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% | 46.19% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 3.88% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 94 | 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 | 56% 11 | 55.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 6.78% | 9.69% |
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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 89 | 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% 8 | 51.55% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.5% | 9.14% |
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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 103 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 83 | 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 | 59% | 46.88% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.77% | 8.17% |
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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1