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Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
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Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
- Primary
- High Peak SK13 8EF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach phonics consistently well, and pupils gain confidence as fluent readers through daily sessions.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed ambitious curriculums in many subjects, including mathematics, science, and history.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all subject curriculums are equally ambitious, particularly design and technology and computing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers assess pupils’ reading regularly, and pupils gain fluency in mathematical knowledge and reasoning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers spot pupils who need extra help in reading and provide additional support when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High behavioural expectations are met, and pupils have positive attitudes with improved attendance.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify and support pupils with SEND effectively, adapting teaching to enable access to the same learning as peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and staff would deal with it quickly and supportively. Pupils learn about potential risks and how to be safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils are kept safe and work with external agencies for additional help when needed.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly value the school, describing it as a home away from home where children feel looked after and pushed to achieve their highest potential.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents by providing a supportive community and regular opportunities for involvement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge and nurture a love of reading among pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils learn key knowledge and skills, particularly in English, mathematics, and science.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some foundation subjects lack ambition, and effective assessment approaches are not established in all areas.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have effective ways to check pupils’ learning in core subjects but need to develop secure assessment approaches in all foundation subjects.
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Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 297 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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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| 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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C
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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 | 20.8 | 25.8 | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 54% | 53.75% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 99 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 37% 9 | 58.8% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 2 | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well 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 | 101 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 46% 16 | 57.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | 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 | 103 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 62% | 54.08% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1