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Great Doddington Primary
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Great Doddington Primary
- Primary
- Great Doddington NN29 7TR
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Based on the inspection date: 24 January 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Recent training ensured staff know how to teach phonics; some need revisiting training.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-planned but inconsistent recall by pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment approaches do not consistently identify learning gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Adults spot and support pupils who fall behind in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support provided to catch up, particularly in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level disruptive behaviour affects learning in some parts.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff effectively support SEND pupils, but targets need precision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying addressed by staff; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm and organised environment with clear rules.
Parent Feedback: Parents mentioned school is improving with positive leadership.
Parental Involvement: School uses Ofsted Parent View for parent opinions.
Extracurricular Activities: Growing range of clubs available for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage with pupils using appropriate activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Some subjects show inconsistent pupil recall.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some low-level disruption in lessons; assessment inconsistency.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment does not consistently identify learning gaps.
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About Us
Great Doddington Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 130 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 31 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting Great Doddington Primary School. We are all eager to work with you and your child at Great Doddington. We think we offer a nurturing learning environment where kids can feel content and safe. We are aware that by putting a focus on high-quality teaching and learning, where kids are given access to a rich, exciting, and relevant learning environment, we are laying a solid basis for future success. In addition to preparing our kids for the next phase of their lives, we also want them to grow more self-assured and independent as learners during the course of their time with us. All of our kids should succeed and look forward to going to school every day. We place a high priority on having a good working relationship with parents because we want to create a strong alliance to help your children while they are enrolled with us. Making the correct school choice can be challenging. Please stop by if you want to learn more about Great Doddington.
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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
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 31.8 | 25.8 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 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 | 60% | 57.27% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.82% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 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 | 65% 10 | 56.63% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 5 | 7.48% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 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 | 55% 12 | 54.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 2 | 7.56% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 91 | 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 | 67% | 49.82% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.58% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
31 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Doddington Primary
Local authority ratio 20 : 1