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Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Primary
- Calne Without SN11 9NN
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Based on the inspection date: 05 March 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are well trained in phonics and skilfully teach the programme.
Success of the Curriculum: The wider curriculum is well sequenced, identifying small learning steps.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum in some subjects lacks coherence and sequencing for effective learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift support is provided to pupils falling behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well mannered, and keen to do well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Key Stage 2 outcomes indicate weaknesses, despite strong early reading emphasis.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are quickly identified and supported attentively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe due to positive relationships and support from staff.
Parent Feedback: Some parents feel the school does not communicate well or meet their child's needs adequately.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate the support for their workload and well-being.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff do not always have the training needed for curriculum expertise.
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Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 209 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In 1842, Derry Hill School was established.
Since that time, it has received Aided status under the 1944 Education Act, allowing it to uphold its basic Church of England foundation while adapting to new conditions.
The Church of England is represented by the majority of the governors.
Aided status enables the governors to appoint the personnel (whose educational backgrounds are subject to the LA), thereby guaranteeing that every member of the staff upholds the tenets of a Church school.
These are expressed not only in the religious instruction and regular worship, but also in the aim for Christian ideals to permeate all element of school life and to be supported by the involvement and example of the nearby Parish Church.
The Christian community is privileged to help many local kids further their education in this way.
Everyone will give of their very best in the love of God, which is the school's vision, reflects our goal to provide children with a challenging, creative curriculum, seeking the highest standards and creating a stimulating and secure learning environment, embracing Christian understanding of everyone's needs and differences, accomplished through effective communication and leadership.
Derry Hill, in our opinion, provides amazing amenities and a lovely setting for kids. The buildings there range in age from the earliest, constructed in or around 1850, to the most recent, finished in 1998/9.
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Since that time, it has received Aided status under the 1944 Education Act, allowing it to uphold its basic Church of England foundation while adapting to new conditions.
The Church of England is represented by the majority of the governors.
Aided status enables the governors to appoint the personnel (whose educational backgrounds are subject to the LA), thereby guaranteeing that every member of the staff upholds the tenets of a Church school.
These are expressed not only in the religious instruction and regular worship, but also in the aim for Christian ideals to permeate all element of school life and to be supported by the involvement and example of the nearby Parish Church.
The Christian community is privileged to help many local kids further their education in this way.
Everyone will give of their very best in the love of God, which is the school's vision, reflects our goal to provide children with a challenging, creative curriculum, seeking the highest standards and creating a stimulating and secure learning environment, embracing Christian understanding of everyone's needs and differences, accomplished through effective communication and leadership.
Derry Hill, in our opinion, provides amazing amenities and a lovely setting for kids. The buildings there range in age from the earliest, constructed in or around 1850, to the most recent, finished in 1998/9.
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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-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 32.7 | 25.8 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 40% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | 106 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 83% 2 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 9.3% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | 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 | 104 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 81% 4 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 8.08% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 106 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 77% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.43% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
32 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1