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St Giles Church of England Primary School
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St Giles Church of England Primary School
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- Matlock Town DE4 3DD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | 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: Effective in developing early reading skills and applying phonic knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Progress in reading, writing, and mathematics is strong.
Foundational Skills: Phonics programme improves reading fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and engaging curriculum enhances achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities needed for reasoning skills in mathematics and comprehension in reading.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need more depth for in-depth knowledge retention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in both subjects, particularly in early reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift and effective action to help pupils catch up.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils show increasing fluency in number and calculation.
Support for Falling Behind: Expert support aids struggling readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, polite, and enjoy school; however, boys need more focus on learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations with some behaviour inconsistencies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN and/or disabilities make good progress with new supportive systems.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored support enables SEND pupils to achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with bullying quickly; pupils feel safe due to vigilant environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on personal development and a nurturing environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding measures in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Values emphasize calm and kind interactions.
Parent Feedback: Parents express full support and receive valuable information about their children’s progress.
Parental Involvement: Opportunities are provided for parents to engage in their children's learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents value staff care and commitment.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports clubs and choir highly valued by pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Predominantly sport-based, more variety needed.
Outdoor Facilities: Forest Craft introduced but has reduced time for physical education.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel valued and supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Good-quality teaching results in strong progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and relevant training provided for staff.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and model learning clearly.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching leads to improved achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistency in developing complex skills like mathematical reasoning.
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St Giles Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 89 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C+
|
B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 18.2 | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 102 | 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 55% | 53.75% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 101 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 5 | 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 | 50% 3 | 58.8% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 103 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 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 | 47% 8 | 57.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 102 | 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 | 0% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Giles Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1