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Peak Dale Primary School
- Primary
- Wormhill SK17 8AJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress from their typically low starting points.
Success of the Curriculum: The implementation of the ‘creative curriculum’ is highly effective, engaging pupils' interests and ensuring good progress.
Foundational Skills: Early reading taught well; spelling/writing align with reading knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-considered, logical curriculum linked cohesively, supporting gradual knowledge buildup.
Areas Needing Improvement: More-able pupils need work that enables them to reach higher standards, particularly in writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities occasionally lack depth; SEND curriculum adaptations need precision.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted support helps disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make good progress, especially in reading and writing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is outstanding; they are exceptionally polite, friendly, and courteous.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading fluency and accuracy developed through specific programs.
Support for Falling Behind: Lesson adaptations address knowledge gaps; specific programs for reading help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respond to expectations, feel safe, and show positive learning attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The progress of pupils in reading and writing has improved but too few achieve at the higher standard, particularly in writing and mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make good progress due to closely targeted support and excellent engagement with parents and external agencies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs quickly identified, though curriculum adjustments could be more precise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school's arrangements for safeguarding are highly effective, creating a strong culture of vigilance and making pupils feel safe and happy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Plentiful opportunities allow pupils to learn about healthy living and personal safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding effective with positive culture; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on equal treatment and understanding diverse communities.
Parent Feedback: Parents express strong approval of the school's care and inclusive culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's support in developing well-rounded young people.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are beginning to strengthen the engagement of parents in children's learning, especially in the early years.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate opportunities such as breakfast club, multi-sports, golf, archery, dance, music, and arts and crafts.
Outdoor Facilities: Children engage well in well-planned activities outdoors, fostering interest in learning, such as during 'Welly Wednesday'.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers activities like ribbon dancing, archery, and orienteering that match interests.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value professional development and collaboration to share best practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is consistently good, enabling pupils to make good progress through well-planned and engaging lessons.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessments ensure that pupil learning is accurately measured and effectively planned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers engage pupils with interesting work and adapt to fill knowledge gaps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers miss opportunities to adapt activities for more-able pupils more quickly.
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About Us
Peak Dale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 73 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 27% 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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Peak Dale Primary wants to provide a safe, engaging, and loving environment for all of its students so they can realise their full potential. Every youngster is treated as an individual and their contribution recognised. We advocate for equal opportunity for all students, regardless of their abilities, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, or whether they have a disability or not. We encourage everyone to appreciate and respect differences by fostering positive attitudes and connections.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.4 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 99 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 27% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
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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 | 102 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 101 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 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 | 50% 14 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 99 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 36% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Peak Dale Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
