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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use effective assessment to plan learning matched to pupil abilities. Sequences of lessons build logically on prior learning.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to meet pupil needs, offering a broad range of experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Plans to improve comprehension and inference skills are not fully embedded.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion achieving the expected standard in reading and writing is above national average, but mathematics lagged in 2017.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, are polite, considerate, and show positive attitudes to their work.
Support for Falling Behind: The progress tracking system is embedding; leaders need to assess progress more deeply for maximum effectiveness.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SEN coordinator ensures pupils with complex needs are well-supported with bespoke interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and confident that any rare bullying instances are handled swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ welfare is promoted through activities like anti-bullying week and lessons on internet safety.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents spoke highly of the school, particularly praising the support from leaders and teachers.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from enterprise challenges, themed events like ‘Black History Week,’ and opportunities to learn first aid and mental well-being.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy the use of the school's poly-tunnel to grow vegetables and partake in sports with improved resources.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are motivated, supported with professional development, and appreciate the leadership’s concern for their welfare.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ strong subject knowledge and effective questioning lead to strong pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Professional development opportunities ensure teachers can fulfill roles effectively; teacher appraisal is well-organized.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Newly appointed middle leaders need to develop their skills to impact teaching quality and outcomes effectively.
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About Us
Sawley Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 325 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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In 2014, Sawley Junior School converted to an academy and joined the Willows Academy Trust.
We have a strong mindset that we want all of our kids to live by: Aspire. Achieve. Thrive.
Since the school may be unfamiliar to some of you, we have provided as much information as we can on this page.
The setting we offer your kids at Sawley Juniors encourages independence, self-motivation, and confidence.
Our ethos places a strong emphasis on teaching children to be considerate of others, and as a staff, we make a lot of effort to maintain this goal.
The teachers and staff at our school put a lot of effort into offering each student interesting, engaging, and accessible learning experiences.
We make a lot of effort to build strong bonds with the families and guardians of Sawley Junior School students as well as with the larger community.
We work hard to be amiable, upbeat, and open in our attitude, and we take pride in the care we have taken to ensure that we are an inclusive school.
We have a great deal of pride in our school.
In order to convey all of the beautiful things that take place here, we are hoping that this website will be useful.
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We have a strong mindset that we want all of our kids to live by: Aspire. Achieve. Thrive.
Since the school may be unfamiliar to some of you, we have provided as much information as we can on this page.
The setting we offer your kids at Sawley Juniors encourages independence, self-motivation, and confidence.
Our ethos places a strong emphasis on teaching children to be considerate of others, and as a staff, we make a lot of effort to maintain this goal.
The teachers and staff at our school put a lot of effort into offering each student interesting, engaging, and accessible learning experiences.
We make a lot of effort to build strong bonds with the families and guardians of Sawley Junior School students as well as with the larger community.
We work hard to be amiable, upbeat, and open in our attitude, and we take pride in the care we have taken to ensure that we are an inclusive school.
We have a great deal of pride in our school.
In order to convey all of the beautiful things that take place here, we are hoping that this website will be useful.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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D-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 22.6 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 105 |
| 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 | 102 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 51% | 53.75% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 7.11% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 70% 12 | 58.8% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 5 | 9.75% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 58% 3 | 57.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 9.49% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 102 | 89 | 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 | 55% | 54.08% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.32% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sawley Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1