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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Belper DE56 1GY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority, with new phonics approach in early years. Maths curriculum is well planned
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders developed strong curriculum, pupils remember what they learned
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in pupils’ knowledge of British values and different faiths
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy learning maths, can convert hours to minutes and recognize quantities without counting
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide support promptly if pupils fall behind in reading
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, focus during lessons, and are respectful
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers identify needs accurately and adapt teaching so pupils with SEND thrive
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are quick to sort out concerns, pupils feel safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, staff know how to report concerns and follow up
Parent Feedback: Most parents are happy and feel well-informed
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy extra-curricular clubs provided by the school
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers frequently check learning and address misconceptions in maths
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About Us
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 407 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on. You can only get a very rough picture of our school, which has 490 students and 60 staff members, through this webpage. The images below demonstrate how big our school is. We have a great playing field, a small forested area, one main building where all of our infants learn, and four outdoor classrooms where our younger students spend their time. Please get in touch with me, our Deputy Head Mrs. Carvell, or our Assistant Headteacher Mrs. Astell if you want to learn more. We would be happy to introduce ourselves and show you around St. John's CE Primary School. You could also follow us on our Twitter account @StJohnsCEBelper where we regularly publish information about what is taking place at our school and our class pages on this web site show you some of the fantastic work that our children do. Additionally, you can sign up for our email updates to receive regular emails with details about current events and upcoming dates directly to your mailbox. In conclusion, if you feel that something on this website is missing that you believe would be beneficial for other families, please let us know and we'll see if we can add it.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | - | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 106 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 61% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.12% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 106 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 67% 1 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 7 | 9.76% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 68% 11 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 9.52% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 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 | 57% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.32% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1