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Fernvale Primary School
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Fernvale Primary School
- Primary
- Thurnby and Bushby LE7 9PR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective phonics teaching and strong focus on literacy skills help students progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from an interesting and varied curriculum that supports their core values.
Areas Needing Improvement: More challenge needed in lessons to ensure that boys reach higher standards in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided for pupils at risk of falling behind, with effective catch-up strategies.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are focused and calm; pupils cooperate and support each other well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Boys' progress in reading and writing was below average; more complex questions are being introduced to improve this.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional specialist support has been funded to improve children's speech and language skills.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding; pupils feel safe and bullying is dealt with promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Close working relationships with external agencies ensure pupils' welfare and safety needs are met.
Parent Feedback: Parents commend staff care and support and appreciate character development focus.
Parental Involvement: Workshops and newsletters help parents support their child's education at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra-curricular opportunities are being increased in response to parent requests.
Outdoor Facilities: The newly built teaching area is vibrant and well resourced, both indoors and outside.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and feel proud to be part of an effective team.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular feedback and targets help pupils understand their progress and how to improve.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular meetings and peer reviews ensure high-quality teaching standards are maintained.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The need for more consistent challenge in lessons, particularly for boys, remains.
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Fernvale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 340 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-10 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25 | 25.6 | 24.6 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 106 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 105 | 103 |
| 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 | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 78% | 57.58% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 105 2 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 99 | 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% 22 | 63.76% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 9 | 10.79% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below 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 | 103 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 59% | 62.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.61% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fernvale Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1