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The Russell School
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- Chorleywood WD3 5RR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have clear expectations in English, mathematics, and science.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress across the curriculum and are well-prepared for secondary school.
Foundational Skills: Strong promotion of reading fluency and vocabulary through well-embedded programmes.
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality education across broad subjects with consistently high achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to be more consistent in geography and history.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading was above average, writing and mathematics were in line with national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Senior leaders monitor progress and address underachievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful, enjoy school, and exhibit positive attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Consistently high achievement enhances learning across the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Tailored support and regular checks ensure pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes to learning sustained, with students taking responsibility.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure effective support and careful monitoring for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff use effective strategies for equal access to curriculum, ensuring high achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective, staff are well trained in child protection.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School provides a safe and nurturing environment where pupils can flourish.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils receive guidance on safety and health; safe environment maintained.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Respect for differences and safety culture is emphasized.
Parent Feedback: Parents strongly appreciate the school; parents commented on the many improvements.
Parental Involvement: The school keeps parents informed through newsletters and social media.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views considered in surveys and conversations.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities for parent feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy music groups, sports, and residential trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Plans in place to improve outdoor areas further.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and events enriches learning and interests.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers respond well to new approaches like 'learning ladders'.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations impact positively on student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Performance management focused on improving teaching quality.
Teacher Engagement: Staff greatly appreciate leaders' support and guidance.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' strong subject knowledge deepens pupils' learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency in demanding work across subjects.
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About Us
The Russell School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 229 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 97% 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 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 114 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 114 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 114 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 114 | 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 | 97% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 47% | 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 | 6.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 7.5 | Well 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 | 115 6 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 115 5 | 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 | 97% 17 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 47% 24 | 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 | 7.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 7.4 | 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 | 109 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 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 | 80% 3 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 13 | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 77% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | 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 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Russell School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1