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South Hill Primary School
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- Dacorum HP1 1TT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan lessons which build upon prior learning and make links between different subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils study a rich and vibrant curriculum, making good progress in a range of subjects.
Foundational Skills: Strong emphasis on reading and phonics; phonics teaching begins in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge sequencing from early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve outcomes in key stage 1 to meet national standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Occasional inaccuracies in assessing pupils' understanding impact progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in key stage 2 make strong progress in mathematics and English.
Support for Falling Behind: Learning mentors and targeted interventions support pupils who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have very positive attitudes towards their learning and respond well to instructions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils love reading; phonics well taught; resilient in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Struggling readers receive quick support; robust SEND support in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes and strong behaviour; '4R' values understood.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have improved identification of pupils with SEN, ensuring appropriate support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored plans and support ensure good progress for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a culture of vigilance; bullying is dealt with quickly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's focus on well-being ensures that pupils' social and emotional needs are catered for well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding; positive culture around pupils' interests.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on well-being and healthy relationships.
Parent Feedback: Parents said the school is well led and managed, and that pupils are taught well.
Parental Involvement: Local police community support officers visit the school regularly to deliver e-safety sessions with pupils and parents.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate insights into children's education through events.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a wide range of sporting opportunities and musical events.
Extracurricular Activities: Annual art exhibition and international day celebrated; educational visits and speakers expand learning.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area in early years is less well developed than indoor spaces but has plans for improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the professional development opportunities provided by the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have high expectations and plan lessons that challenge students.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers make accurate assessments of pupils’ knowledge and understanding.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have secure subject knowledge; enjoy working at the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Work to share good practice across teachers is still in early stages.
Impact on Student Progress: Some issues with accurate assessments affecting student outcomes.
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About Us
South Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 417 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.3 | 25.8 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 53% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 67% 16 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 83% 6 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at South Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1