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Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
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Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
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- Essendon AL9 6HD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils develop a love of reading and meet high expectations due to an effective phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have mapped out an ambitious curriculum with logical learning sequences and effective teacher training.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are not taught weekly, leading to pupils struggling to apply past learning to new lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers check what pupils have learned at the end of units and use this information to fill gaps in understanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave with tolerance and respect, showing love for others; bullying is rare and handled sensitively.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils sometimes receive extra help outside class, but catch-up arrangements are not always effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have their needs identified and there is ambition for them, though some miss parts of the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with sensitively; pupils feel safe and happy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with comprehensive staff training and cooperation with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents understand the work the school does to impart British values and ensure safety.
Parental Involvement: Proactive engagement with different sections of the local community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy enrichment opportunities such as educational visits, residential trips, and a range of clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Lunchtimes and breaktimes have well-structured and organised activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have secure subject knowledge due to effective training in each area.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective phonics programme and curriculum mapping ensure pupils' subject-specific skills development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check understanding and fill knowledge gaps at the end of units.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some early years provisions lack the same rigour as the rest of the school.
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About Us
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 86 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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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the school's ethos, which is founded on fundamental Christian principles and contributes to its status as an inclusive, tolerant, friendly institution;
We developed the strapline "Caring and Learning Together" after the hard effort of the entire school community to summarise what makes our school unique back in the fall of 2016.
Staff and governors have thought about how to continue to produce a comprehensive and balanced curriculum for our students that is engaging and promotes the five essential criteria we have identified to be the most important for our students after being motivated and reflecting on our ethos, values, and vision. "This school's strong Christian ethos fosters in students a positive outlook and encourages them to become self-assured learners eager to do their best work,"
SIAMS 2015.
All members of the school community, both adults and children, are urged to live out the Christian values, which include Love, Joy, Respect, Hope, Peace, and Forgiveness. Pupils are taught the significance of these virtues.
As a result, the atmosphere at school and at work is kind and encouraging.
We collaborate closely with St. Mary the Virgin Church and regularly visit the building, whether for a service at the end of the semester or for additional educational opportunities all year long.
On April 20, 2018, we bid Rev. Pauline Higham a painful farewell.
We are happy to welcome Rev. Theresa as the new incumbent. We look forward to working closely with her over the ensuing months and years.
Students are nice, considerate, and helpful with their time and assistance.
2017 Ofsted
You have made sure that students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, including opportunities to learn about the outside world through daily discussions about current events. Pupils are given opportunities to reflect on our school values and to worship either as a whole school or in their classroom.
The students I met with had thoughtful responses on how they participated in school democracy.
Students discussed the prestige of campaigning for positions on the student council and being elected as team captains and vice captains.
2017 Ofsted
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We developed the strapline "Caring and Learning Together" after the hard effort of the entire school community to summarise what makes our school unique back in the fall of 2016.
Staff and governors have thought about how to continue to produce a comprehensive and balanced curriculum for our students that is engaging and promotes the five essential criteria we have identified to be the most important for our students after being motivated and reflecting on our ethos, values, and vision. "This school's strong Christian ethos fosters in students a positive outlook and encourages them to become self-assured learners eager to do their best work,"
SIAMS 2015.
All members of the school community, both adults and children, are urged to live out the Christian values, which include Love, Joy, Respect, Hope, Peace, and Forgiveness. Pupils are taught the significance of these virtues.
As a result, the atmosphere at school and at work is kind and encouraging.
We collaborate closely with St. Mary the Virgin Church and regularly visit the building, whether for a service at the end of the semester or for additional educational opportunities all year long.
On April 20, 2018, we bid Rev. Pauline Higham a painful farewell.
We are happy to welcome Rev. Theresa as the new incumbent. We look forward to working closely with her over the ensuing months and years.
Students are nice, considerate, and helpful with their time and assistance.
2017 Ofsted
You have made sure that students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, including opportunities to learn about the outside world through daily discussions about current events. Pupils are given opportunities to reflect on our school values and to worship either as a whole school or in their classroom.
The students I met with had thoughtful responses on how they participated in school democracy.
Students discussed the prestige of campaigning for positions on the student council and being elected as team captains and vice captains.
2017 Ofsted
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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 | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | - | 15 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 99 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 38% | 58.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.91% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | 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 | 105 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 60% 10 | 62.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 11.96% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 100 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 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 | 50% 10 | 61.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 12 | 11.68% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 60% | 59.69% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 11.39% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1