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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Whaley Bridge SK23 7PQ
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Foundational Skills: Comprehensive training has improved phonics teaching and pupil spelling accuracy.
Foundational Skills: Staff trained for reading support, pupils quickly become accurate readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum designed precisely, making learning ambitious and detailed.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils use research skills in a variety of genres; however, some aspects still need improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum does not fully develop pupils' investigative skills in science or explore world faiths in depth.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need consistent strategies for pupils' recall in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading by end of key stage 2 is well above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Nurture groups and additional support areas like 'Friendship Express' have been established.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Older pupils act as 'Lunchtime Leaders,' showing good role model behavior.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well, read regularly, supported as needed.
Support for Falling Behind: Personalized support helps pupils keep pace.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respect each other, have secure values.
Support for SEND Pupils: Beneficial support in place through productive work with external agencies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs are promptly identified, tailored strategies build confidence and knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are very rare and handled effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive systems for checking staff and ensuring up-to-date training.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive culture around safeguarding, effective arrangements in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes a welcoming and respectful environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that their children are safe and well-supported in school.
Parental Involvement: Parents recognize improvements and are firmly supportive of the leadership and staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe school as extremely welcoming and inclusive.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of activities including violin playing, sports like tag rugby and lacrosse.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities for outdoor activities like climbing and canoeing.
Outdoor Facilities: Utilizes outdoor environments for skill development.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs such as choir and reading; pupils desire more variety.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training provided for all staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching practice have led to strong progress in key skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant changes in staff since last inspection but high-quality training ensures consistency.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check regularly to ensure teaching quality is consistently high.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from training, feel supported and proud at work.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff ensure students understand and access learning.
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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 89 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | 25.8 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 71% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.12% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above 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 | 103 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 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 | 71% 7 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 16 | 9.76% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 8 | 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 | 78% 33 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 13 | 9.52% | 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 | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 104 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 45% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.32% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1