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Killamarsh Junior School
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Killamarsh Junior School
- Primary
- Killamarsh S21 2EA
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Based on the inspection date: 25 January 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics scheme introduced; reading curriculum developed, matching pupil needs.
Success of the Curriculum: New curriculum introduces subject-specific concepts and consistency.
Foundational Skills: The curriculum for early reading stages is not well considered, affecting progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Some subjects have well-identified learning goals, but others are still developing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all subject leaders have the expertise to improve their subjects effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject leaders' oversight and assessment need development; consistency required.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading enjoyment increased; pupils engage with diverse texts.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading is slow due to mismatched reading books and lack of precise support.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is being built with local authority collaboration.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some instances of poor behaviour remain, including the use of derogatory language.
Support for Falling Behind: Strategies for SEND and attendance in place, but require consistent target setting.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respect improved; derogatory language reduced, but disruptions exist.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some pupils with SEND do not receive precise support, slowing their progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Personalized strategies and targets for SEND pupils, yet quality varies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Programmes address derogatory language; understanding of emotions improved.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is taken seriously, but responses are sometimes slow.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding systems are well understood, but some parents have concerns about behaviour management.
Parent Feedback: Governors hold leaders accountable; initiatives encourage attendance.
Parent Feedback: Some parents feel anxious about poor behaviour and think communication needs improvement.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are advised to improve communication with parents and involve them more.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate leaders seeking their viewpoints on new initiatives.
Impact on Student Progress: Lack of precise support in early reading stages affects overall progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant group of staff concerned about behaviour affecting support for all pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Detailed assessments for early reading stages are required to improve progress.
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About Us
Killamarsh Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 121 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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| 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 25.3 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 102 |
| 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 | 101 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 43% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | 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 | 100 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 4 | 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 | 14% 38 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 5 | 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 | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 102 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 52% 1 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 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 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | 102 | 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 | 51% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Killamarsh Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
