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Field Junior School
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- Watford WD18 0AZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum is thoughtfully planned and provides opportunities to excel in mathematics and writing, with strong progress in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress across a wide range of subjects and leave school confident and articulate.
Areas Needing Improvement: Refinement needed in assessing pupils' skills in non-English and non-mathematics subjects.
Foundational Skills: Reading, writing, and mathematics are prioritised from the outset. Misconceptions are swiftly addressed.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders maintain an ambitious curriculum reflecting diversity.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some foundation subjects lack opportunities for detailed knowledge acquisition.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Exceptional progress in mathematics and reading; high achievement in national tests.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift intervention ensures pupils catch up quickly if they fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behavior and attitudes toward learning; pride in their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students recall and apply core skills well. High expectations in reading, writing, and maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely interventions help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate self-control and learn in calm classrooms with respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective care, support, and guidance result in strong progress in learning and personal development.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have targets linked to support plans, reviewed regularly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel entirely safe and incidents of misbehavior are rare and quickly resolved.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff prioritize pupils' social, physical, and emotional well-being, contributing to their overall development.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; adults address issues promptly. Pupils learn about safety risks.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly supportive and positive about the school, noting excellent communication and swift resolution of issues.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged and supported, contributing to the overall success of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of clubs, sports activities, and trips provide enriching experiences for pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent facilities including an all-weather surface for recreation and a dedicated art room.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs include football, drama, Spanish; visits to libraries and parks.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly motivated with strong subject knowledge and effective lesson planning.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and effective teaching lead to strong outcomes for pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Feedback consistency in history, geography, and RE needs improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Continuous assessment informs teaching and accelerates pupil progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils have time to revisit prior learning and practice new knowledge.
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About Us
Field Junior School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 241 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 82% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Field Junior, we want to make sure that the school provides a secure, enjoyable setting where kids may take part in and succeed in a variety of educational opportunities that are guided by an enthusiastic and well-supported team.
The Field Junior crew is a dedicated and enthusiastic group of people who are eager to provide our kids a variety of extracurricular and curricular activities to enhance their learning.
We are ecstatic about continuing to succeed academically.
The level of achievement at the conclusion of Year 6 is a reflection of the effort put forward by all students.
As we continue to work toward the best outcomes for all of our students, results have climbed to consistently high levels over the past four years (see Statutory Information section for details).
We are currently trying to integrate the new National Curriculum, which presents all of our kids with the challenge of new Age Related Standards.
The fact that we outperformed the County and National norms on the SATs this year shows that we are still holding everyone to a high standard.
We think that every student in our school should have access to a comprehensive and varied curriculum and graduate from Field Junior with a passion for continuing their education.
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The Field Junior crew is a dedicated and enthusiastic group of people who are eager to provide our kids a variety of extracurricular and curricular activities to enhance their learning.
We are ecstatic about continuing to succeed academically.
The level of achievement at the conclusion of Year 6 is a reflection of the effort put forward by all students.
As we continue to work toward the best outcomes for all of our students, results have climbed to consistently high levels over the past four years (see Statutory Information section for details).
We are currently trying to integrate the new National Curriculum, which presents all of our kids with the challenge of new Age Related Standards.
The fact that we outperformed the County and National norms on the SATs this year shows that we are still holding everyone to a high standard.
We think that every student in our school should have access to a comprehensive and varied curriculum and graduate from Field Junior with a passion for continuing their education.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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A+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 26.9 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 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 | 110 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 82% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 9.95% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
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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 | 109 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 85% 5 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 5 | 11.98% | 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 | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.6 | Well 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 | 110 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 90% 5 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 12 | 11.72% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 110 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 85% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 34% | 11.43% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well Above 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 - 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Field Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
