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Redwood Primary School
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Redwood Primary School
- Primary
- Derby DE24 9PG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils receive good-quality phonics teaching, providing them with a secure base for reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is enriched by a range of stimulating experiences, making pupils enthusiastic learners.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not consistently reinforce high expectations for pupils’ English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics; however, some are not challenged enough to excel further.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality additional support is in place for pupils working below standard to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school; the environment is calm and friendly.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school's high-quality nurture provision supports pupils with SEN and/or disabilities very well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are infrequent and are dealt with promptly and effectively by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School ensures that staff are aware of risks posed by radicalization and extremism. Effective safeguarding culture exists.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents appreciate the care and attention given to their children and value effective communication with teachers.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a range of after-school clubs, such as football, cheerleading, and fencing.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area has exciting activities that complement and extend the indoor learning environment.
Teacher Engagement: Staff model positive attitudes and perseverance with learning, contributing to pupils' resilience and independence.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective guidance and skilled support from senior leaders enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors’ scrutiny shows that current teaching is at least good, with effective coaching and support for staff.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not consistently use assessment information effectively, limiting challenge for the most able pupils.
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Redwood Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 624 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 25.8 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 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% | 51.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.16% | 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 | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 108 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 95 | 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 | 75% | 55.12% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 5 | 6.76% | 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 | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well 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 | 106 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 75% 20 | 53.37% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 3 | 7.17% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 103 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 83 | 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 | 55% | 46.41% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.26% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Redwood Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1