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Montrose School
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- Blaby District LE2 8TN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics are taught to a high standard and pupils generally make good progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum success is evidenced by good pupil progress and the variety of enrichment activities.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized, with well-taught phonics from the start.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils progress well through a broad and engaging curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Disadvantaged pupils need more support to achieve higher standards at key stages.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few subjects need clearer knowledge targets for effective learning check.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading at the end of key stage 2 was close to the national average; similar improvements are seen in maths.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect, and have positive attitudes towards learning as recognized by their teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils progress well, especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is in place to ensure pupils catch up quickly if falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and adhere to school's 'RESPECT values'.
Support for Falling Behind: Focused support helps disadvantaged pupils catch up but more needs to be done for consistent progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: School has effective links with special schools to provide better support for SEND pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive environment with adapted teaching ensures success for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective; measures include confident pupil awareness of safety protocols and anti-bullying prefects.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders take timely action on welfare issues and maintain a secure culture of safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; pupils feel happy and safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support is a strength, exceeding expectations.
Parent Feedback: Parents positively comment on staff friendliness and child progress in learning.
Parental Involvement: Parents are engaged through regular communication about attendance and school events.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school’s ethos of care.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extra-curricular activities, clubs, and trips are offered like 'forest school' which are well-received.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy various outdoor activities, such as building shelters and making decorations from natural objects.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are positive, enthusiastic, and skillful in questioning to develop deeper understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils make good progress, especially noted in mastery approaches in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Strong subject knowledge enables teachers to effectively engage and challenge students.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in challenging pupils and matching work accurately to abilities across classrooms.
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About Us
Montrose School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 462 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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the development of a loving and responsible school community where students are encouraged to work hard to reach their full potential. At Montrose School, we make a concerted effort to create a joyful, loving, intellectually challenging, and creative atmosphere where each child can recognise and realise their full potential and contribute to society to the fullest. We work hard to give kids not only what they are entitled to as part of the National Curriculum, but also a broader experience and extracurricular activities that will support and cater to each child's interests and skills.
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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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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | 25.8 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 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 | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 55% | 53.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.45% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 64% | 58.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 9 | 8.5% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below 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 | 105 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 64% 1 | 56.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 8.05% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 63% | 50.53% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.68% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Montrose School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1