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Underwood Church of England Primary School
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Underwood Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Selston NG16 5GN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, maths, and phonics teaching have seen focused improvements with more opportunities for reading aloud and comprehension.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils’ writing activities are integrated with other subjects, making learning relevant and purposeful. Positive impact on reading attainment and comprehension skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further improvement needed in key stage 1 reading and writing outcomes, despite recent progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths attainment strong; reading progress recently improved but still some room for further development in KS1.
Support for Falling Behind: Focused support for individual pupils, including additional resources. Effective measures for disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behaviour and attitudes are notable features both in and out of lessons. Pupils collaborate well and maintain strong relationships with adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers and other adults effectively support individual pupil needs, resulting in generally good achievement from starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: High priority on safeguarding with detailed records and necessary checks. Pupils feel safe and are supported in staying safe online and during trips.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Nurturing environment valued by parents; staff are diligent in ensuring pupil safety with regular training and updates.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school’s pastoral and academic support.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are proud of sporting successes and enjoy participating in a wide range of sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers participate in ongoing monitoring to ensure pupil progress. Collaboration with other schools to share best practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Focused approaches to teaching have led to improved pupil progress and attainment in reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Ongoing monitoring and evaluation processes ensure high teaching standards and effective learning.
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Underwood Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 169 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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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I'm excited to get the chance to tell you more about Underwood Church of England Primary School and the fun things we provide for the students that attend. Welcome! You can tell from browsing the website that we hold each and every student in school to a high standard. Our staff members are devoted professionals who prioritise learning in everything they do. I am convinced that our school has something to offer everyone because of our dedication to upholding high standards and our unmatched selection of extracurricular activities. Our nurturing "family" culture, which is built on Christian principles, fosters an environment where each kid can succeed. Prospective parents and families are welcome to visit the school. Make an appointment to meet with me by calling the school office. We appreciate your interest in our institution. I am eager to get to know you and introduce your child to Underwood.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 25.8 | 12.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 56% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.55% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 67% 3 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 4 | 9.93% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 106 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 70% 12 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 8 | 8.66% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 107 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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 | 82% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.83% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Underwood Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1