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Duffield the Meadows Primary School
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Duffield the Meadows Primary School
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- Duffield DE56 4GT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has invested significantly in developing teachers’ skills in the teaching of phonics and early reading
Success of the Curriculum: Recent investment in the design of a creative curriculum offers pupils rich opportunities to learn about a range of subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Provision for pupils with SEND is less effective; monitoring progress needs to be sharper
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in reading at the end of key stage 1 was in the top 10% of schools nationally
Support for Falling Behind: Detailed provision map ensures that the needs of pupils are well met through appropriate planning of interventions
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour policy outlines high expectations for positive behaviour in lessons and around the school site
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is less effective, and the monitoring of progress is not always sharp
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School provides a safe and welcoming environment; incidents of bullying are rare
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has developed a highly effective culture of safeguarding for pupils
Parent Feedback: Parents offer high praise for the school’s energetic and ambitious vision
Parental Involvement: The school is positioned at the heart of the local community and is extremely popular with parents and carers
Extracurricular Activities: Staff provide a range of trips and clubs which allow pupils to benefit from varied extra-curricular experiences
Outdoor Facilities: The school is developing an innovative forest school environment
Teacher Engagement: Leaders closely monitor the quality of teaching and ensure that teachers have sufficient time to plan sequences of learning
Impact on Student Progress: All pupils have been able to develop their skills in reading, writing and mathematics
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject coordinators monitor pupils’ progress and regularly analyse assessment data
Teaching Staff Challenges: Although teachers have detailed understanding of pupils’ needs, provision for pupils with SEND needs improvement
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Duffield the Meadows Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 306 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 67% | 53.75% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.11% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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.
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 | 108 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 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% 5 | 58.8% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 9.75% | 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 | Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | 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 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 92 | 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 | 72% 1 | 57.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 3 | 9.49% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | 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 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 89 | 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 | 71% | 54.08% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.32% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
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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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Duffield the Meadows Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
