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The Duke of Bedford Primary School
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The Duke of Bedford Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress in English and mathematics because they are taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have focused successfully on improving teaching, aided well by external support.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the quality of pupils’ work in science, geography, and history by ensuring topics are studied in sufficient detail.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current progress is especially strong in reading; skilled teaching of phonics has led to strong outcomes.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils who struggle with phonics are given additional support to help them catch up rapidly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard and are proud of their school but need to take more care in presenting their work neatly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that they feel safe at school and know how to respond to bullying; staff listen and respond quickly to concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and governors ensure safe recruitment practices and persistent support for vulnerable pupils.
Parental Involvement: Leaders ensure that there is strong support for pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are generally pleased with the school but some want better communication regarding challenges for the most able.
Extracurricular Activities: Sport is a strong feature with many pupils participating in a wide range of activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Both the Reception class and pre-school have large outdoor areas used well most of the time.
Teacher Engagement: Training and support have ensured that teaching is now good.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers confidently introduce new topics in English and mathematics because they have good subject knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use good questioning and assessments to plan what to teach next.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Work is sometimes too easy for the most able pupils and teachers do not respond quickly enough to move them on.
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The Duke of Bedford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 214 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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 |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 25.8 | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 92 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 91 | 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 | 70% | 48.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 4.26% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 104 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 55% 1 | 53.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.45% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 4 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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 | 54% 4 | 47.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 5.4% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 100 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 84 | 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 | 50% | 42.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.94% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Duke of Bedford Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
