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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: Emphasis on reading and writing; consistent teaching across all classes.
Success of the Curriculum: Raised achievement through a broad and engaging curriculum with subjects that motivate pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in teaching at key stage 1 need addressing to improve standards.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress strongest in reading; improvements seen in writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular discussions and adapted support ensure pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Improved behaviour; pupils attentive, eager, and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective identification by SENCo; most pupils make good progress, though response to concerns needs to be quicker.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Clear processes in place; teachers effectively deal with incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Parent Feedback: Some concerns about timely information on progress and response to concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sporting clubs and enrichment activities popular with pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Opportunities for professional development positively impact teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective strategies and clear expectations leading to improved pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Enhanced through leaders' clear strategies and regular monitoring.
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Thorn Grove Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 222 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 58% 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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A group of kind, self-reliant, autonomous, creative, and inquisitive students make up the community at Thorn Grove Primary School. Everybody is a learner: students, instructors, and support staff collaborate and share in each other's successes. Everyone has great expectations for themselves and works hard to fulfil them. Everyone is given the same value. to develop a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where kids may learn in a way that is challenging, fun, and purposeful. To offer a self-directed learning strategy based on personal experiences that feed natural curiosity and enhance learning satisfaction. help instruct kids in making decisions about their health and welfare that are informed. to inspire kids to learn to respect themselves, their school, the larger society, and the environment.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.7 - 20.5
Proficient Math 102 111 112
Proficient Read 106 107 110
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 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 58% 58.25% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 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 0.5 Average
Maths -2.7 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 102 2 98 96
Reading 104 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 50% 26 62.59% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 1.2 Above Average
Writing -0.1 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 104 1 94 94
Reading 106 3 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 76% 15 61.05% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 11 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 -0.8 Below Average
Maths -0.6 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 105 94 93
Reading 103 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% 59.7% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 14% 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 -2.3 Below Average
Writing -0.5 Below Average
Maths -0.2 Average
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thorn Grove Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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