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Mandeville Primary School
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Mandeville Primary School
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- St Albans AL1 2LE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective teaching of phonics results in strong Year 1 outcomes.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-developed and highly effective, with Latin improving spelling and grammar.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment system needs development to track progress over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students make good progress; recent improvements in key stage 2 results.
Support for Falling Behind: Immediate remediation in English and mathematics via an additional teacher.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding behaviour with high expectations and clear rules.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good progress tracked closely; effective teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe with strong relationships and effective strategies against bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture and e-safety education.
Parent Feedback: 96% of parents would recommend the school; very high satisfaction.
Parental Involvement: Parents are appropriately involved and have regular opportunities to engage.
Extracurricular Activities: Extended day in Year 5 and Year 6 includes art, music, physical education; fencing and trampolining offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-equipped outdoor areas and new reading hut boost reading culture.
Teacher Engagement: Strong focus on continual staff development and high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Immediate remediation supports good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and effective monitoring by senior leaders.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some low-level disruption observed where teaching is weaker.
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About Us
Mandeville Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 394 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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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Welcome to Mandeville Primary School, a school with a long and successful tradition of providing individualised instruction for kids ages 3 to 11.
We are a forward-thinking, ambitious institution that wants to positively impact every student that enrols.
The school now has a stunning, cutting-edge Foundation Stage section that integrates nursery and reception thanks to a significant development investment.
Twelve bright, roomy classrooms with great amenities, outdoor learning areas, and first-rate ICT resources are available for Key Stages 1 and 2.
We are incredibly happy of the outcomes, which far beyond our initial expectations, since we redesigned the school with a focus on valuing the natural environment and including every chance to learn from the world around us.
In order to offer a wide range of programmes and assistance, we collaborate with parents and the neighbourhood. We also have a vibrant PTA that works hard to host a variety of social and fundraising events for kids throughout the year.
We give our students a wide range of opportunities to use their skills and explore new interests and skills.
The Sopwell and Verulum Children's Center, which is a part of our school, collaborates with medical professionals and child care experts to provide preschoolers with the best possible variety of services.
The strong dedication of the staff and governors to providing a safe, loving, and stimulating environment in which students will be inspired to realise their potential in all facets of their intellectual, physical, and social development is what we view as our greatest strength.
You are welcome to visit, get to know our staff and kids, and feel the friendly Mandeville welcome for yourself.
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We are a forward-thinking, ambitious institution that wants to positively impact every student that enrols.
The school now has a stunning, cutting-edge Foundation Stage section that integrates nursery and reception thanks to a significant development investment.
Twelve bright, roomy classrooms with great amenities, outdoor learning areas, and first-rate ICT resources are available for Key Stages 1 and 2.
We are incredibly happy of the outcomes, which far beyond our initial expectations, since we redesigned the school with a focus on valuing the natural environment and including every chance to learn from the world around us.
In order to offer a wide range of programmes and assistance, we collaborate with parents and the neighbourhood. We also have a vibrant PTA that works hard to host a variety of social and fundraising events for kids throughout the year.
We give our students a wide range of opportunities to use their skills and explore new interests and skills.
The Sopwell and Verulum Children's Center, which is a part of our school, collaborates with medical professionals and child care experts to provide preschoolers with the best possible variety of services.
The strong dedication of the staff and governors to providing a safe, loving, and stimulating environment in which students will be inspired to realise their potential in all facets of their intellectual, physical, and social development is what we view as our greatest strength.
You are welcome to visit, get to know our staff and kids, and feel the friendly Mandeville welcome for yourself.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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C+
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D+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 7-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 21.8 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 110 | - |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 54% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 54% 3 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below 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 | 104 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 57% 7 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 50% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mandeville Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1