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Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
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Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
- Primary
- Weston upon Trent DE72 2HX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises reading, and staff are trained well to deliver the phonics scheme, ensuring pupils become fluent in their reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, and most subject curriculums are well sequenced with clearly identified knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some foundation subjects need enhancement to ensure systematic building of pupils' knowledge over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils regularly revisit and build their mathematical knowledge from early years to the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff check pupils' learning and provide additional support for those needing help to keep up with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour meets high expectations consistently. They get along with each other, care for younger pupils, and have positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides very well for pupils with SEND, adjusting teaching to ensure they access the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know they can share any worries with trusted adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's ethos is purposeful and calm, supporting behavioural and emotional needs through nurture and therapy-based provision.
Parent Feedback: Parents have very positive views, appreciating the encouragement for children and enthusiasm for learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the range of extracurricular activities like Forest Rangers, Perform and Shine Club, and choir.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are overwhelmingly positive about working at the school, valuing the team ethos and strong morale.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have good subject knowledge and ensure that work is suitably demanding; pupils learn well.
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About Us
Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 136 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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're glad you're here. In doing so, I intend to give you a taste of our school and the interesting things that go on in Weston-on-Trent. I am very proud to be Headteacher of this fantastic school and feel extremely lucky to work alongside such a dedicated and committed team of staff and governors and, most importantly, with such wonderful children!. Weston-on-Trent Primary school is a welcoming and caring church setting where we give our kids the opportunity to thrive and discover their individual abilities and strengths. Our engaging curriculum and top-notch instruction also guarantee that our kids meet high academic requirements and advance with assurance in the outside world. To ensure that all of our kids are secure, both at school and at home, we collaborate closely with everyone in the community. The safeguarding section of the school's website has more information. We hope that this website will give you additional information about the school's operations and the activities that the students engage in, whether you are just curious or already have children enrolled here. Additionally, keep an eye out for our Twitter account @westoncofe, where you can get fresh updates from the school. Remember to look at the class blogs, which are updated with all the work the kids are doing. Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions, either through the school office or the contact form below.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 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 | 50% | 53.75% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.11% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 105 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 55% 28 | 58.8% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 12 | 9.75% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | 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 | 108 3 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 83% 18 | 57.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 10 | 9.49% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 65% | 54.08% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.32% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 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 Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1