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St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School
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St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School
- Primary
- Elstree and Borehamwood WD6 3EW
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Based on the inspection date: 05 October 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Insufficient Evidence |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A new phonics scheme has been introduced starting in Reception, but inconsistencies remain.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in reading, writing and mathematics are showing some signs of improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Longer-term curriculum plans lack detail; order of topics is not always clear.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards of reading, writing and mathematics are still not as high as they should be.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support given to pupils who struggle with behaviour, but not enough help with improving work quality.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Older pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to lack of ambition in tasks.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for behaviour is well-organized, but not enough focus on helping access the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff have worked effectively to make the school a calmer environment where pupils are safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective links with outside agencies and alternative provision for SEND pupils.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered 16 responses to Ofsted’s online survey for parents.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions and find out what other parents think.
Extracurricular Activities: A small number of clubs are available, including multi-sports, chess, and computer coding.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are happy here and feel that the school is considerate of their well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff deployment is effective in some subjects but inconsistent overall.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all staff have received detailed training in how to use new resources effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff have received training to teach the new curriculum, including how to assess pupils.
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About Us
St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 64 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 97 | 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 | 25% | 58.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 9.91% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 103 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 42% 6 | 62.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 1 | 11.96% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 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 | 48% 13 | 61.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 7 | 11.68% | 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 | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 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 | 61% | 59.69% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 11.39% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
