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St Meryl School
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- Watford Rural WD19 5BT
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Improving writing skills and problem-solving in maths for all pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Provides a rich range of learning opportunities with fun and interesting lessons.
Areas Needing Improvement: Utilize assessment information to plan more appropriately challenging tasks.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment is above average by Year 6, with good progress noted.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted support based on careful assessment for those who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, enjoy learning, and contribute positively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good progress with well-targeted learning support and careful assessment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Good understanding of safety and healthy lifestyles among pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Good safeguarding arrangements and care for pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents are pleased with the school and its provision, valuing their children's enjoyment and progress.
Parental Involvement: Good links with parents and carers, with proactive engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad and exciting range of visitors, out-of-school visits, and clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Limited use of spacious outdoor learning area noted in Early Years Foundation Stage.
Teacher Engagement: Good subject knowledge, effective marking, and motivational teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive impact with improved literacy and numeracy skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Ensuring consistently challenging work for all ability groups remains an area for improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular and rigorous monitoring of teaching and learning.
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About Us
St Meryl School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 232 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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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Children are at the centre of everything we do at our school. Together, we put in a lot of effort to give our kids the finest possible care. Nothing less is worthy of them. We believe that life is a learning journey and strive to instil a love of learning in all our pupils that they will carry with them all their lives as citizens of an ever-changing world. Being the headteacher of such a special school where relationships and attitudes are so strong and positive makes me feel incredibly proud and privileged. Along with our students and staff, I adore working at St. Meryl. In my opinion, education is a collaboration between the home and the school, and at St. Meryl, we will provide you plenty of chances to be involved in your child's education. We must cooperate in order to give your kids the greatest education possible both at school and at home. I hope the pages on our website that follow will give you some insight into life at St. Meryl. We're hoping you'll catch a peek of the enthusiasm, excitement, and fun that pervade our school. I am aware of the uniqueness of St. Meryl School and would love the chance to personally show you around so you can share in my appreciation.
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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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 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 | 106 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 0% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 107 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 87% 41 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 16 | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 46% 14 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 60% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Meryl School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1