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Lea Primary School
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- Dethick, Lea and Holloway DE4 5JP
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is central from Reception with a well-planned, systematic approach. Phonics starts immediately.
Success of the Curriculum: A well-established, ambitious curriculum develops secure knowledge in all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards of achievement in English and mathematics tests are at least in line with the national average, often above.
Support for Falling Behind: Any uncertainty is quickly spotted and discussed; extra sessions for those needing help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they are attentive and enthusiastic learners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are fully included and supported to achieve highly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; positive culture around safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School goes above and beyond to provide an impressive programme of enrichment activities.
Parent Feedback: Parents wholeheartedly support the school’s ethos; typically say children thrive.
Parental Involvement: Parents describe the school as ‘an asset of the community’.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities such as outdoor learning, trips and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Inspiring indoor and outdoor areas for meaningful activities in early years.
Teacher Engagement: Staff use expert subject knowledge to provide stimulating activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Activities designed to help pupils apply what they know to new concepts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ regular checks on pupils’ understanding ensure effective learning.
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Lea Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 127 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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We at Lea and Wessington Primary Schools, in collaboration with Holloway Playgroup, extend a very warm welcome to our Federation. To provide all of our children with the finest education possible, we collaborate closely. We hope the information on this page will help you get a sense of what makes each of our schools unique, including their values, beliefs, and vision. All three settings have received good or higher ratings from Ofsted. To do this, excellent students, parents, governors, and staff collaborate closely in our loving, energetic, and forward-thinking settings. Our relationship with our parents is solid, and we're devoted to working together to make their time with us exciting, fulfilling, joyful, and successful. If you'd like to learn more about us, feel free to stop by and talk to us anytime! You can count on a very warm greeting from us. Please review our school prospectus here; if you'd prefer a paper copy, get in touch with the school office.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 12.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 105 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 60% | 53.75% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 106 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 5 | 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 | 74% 11 | 58.8% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 27 | 9.75% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 108 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 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 | 85% 9 | 57.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 38% 14 | 9.49% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 106 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 76% | 54.08% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 8.32% | 8.17% |
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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 Lea Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1