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Wessington Primary School
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- Wessington DE55 6DQ
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Foundational Skills: Reading is central to the curriculum with a well-taught phonics program.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and diverse curriculum, but some subjects need clearer planning.
Areas Needing Improvement: History and art need more precise knowledge sequencing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils relish challenges in mathematics and read a range of books with enthusiasm.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide support to help pupils who struggle to read well keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy, behave well, and respect each other and their teachers.
Support for SEND Pupils: High expectations for SEND pupils, fully included in all aspects of school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens; staff deal with issues quickly and fairly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained in safeguarding, and pupils know how to stay safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak positively and appreciate the support given to pupils.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the family-orientated school environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a variety of clubs and opportunities offered by the school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value collaboration and feel that leaders listen to them.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' good subject knowledge helps pupils build their knowledge effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check what pupils remember and understand to plan next steps.
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About Us
Wessington Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 85 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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We at Lea and Wessington Primary Schools, in collaboration with Holloway Playgroup, extend a very warm welcome to our Federation. To provide all of our children with the finest education possible, we collaborate closely. We hope the information on this page will help you get a sense of what makes each of our schools unique, including their values, beliefs, and vision. All three settings have received good or higher ratings from Ofsted. To do this, excellent students, parents, governors, and staff collaborate closely in our loving, energetic, and forward-thinking settings. Our relationship with our parents is solid, and we're devoted to working together to make their time with us exciting, fulfilling, joyful, and successful. If you'd like to learn more about us, feel free to stop by and talk to us anytime! You can count on a very warm greeting from us. Please review our school prospectus here; if you'd prefer a paper copy, get in touch with the school office.
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 25.8 | 11 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 107 | 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 | 67% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 6.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.7 | Well 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 | 104 2 | 96 | 96 |
| 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 | 67% 17 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 4 | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 50% | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | - | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wessington Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1