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Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
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Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
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- Staveley S43 3DA
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised reading with diverse books and high-quality phonics lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed an engaging and ambitious curriculum, particularly strong in mathematics and English.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects taught through topics, teachers have not consistently identified key knowledge, limiting pupils' understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students move quickly to complex problems in math and read regularly to unlock learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling with reading receive expert intervention to become confident readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, bullying is rare, and there is a purposeful atmosphere in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear systems and knowledgeable staff support pupils with SEND effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and managed effectively by staff, ensuring a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong safeguarding culture with effective procedures and staff training.
Parent Feedback: Parents express strong support for the school, describing it as 'one big family.'
Parental Involvement: Parents are supportive, and staff maintain positive relationships with them.
Extracurricular Activities: The 'Woodthorpe Promise' offers a wide range of experiences from hatching chicks to trips to London.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers ask effective questions and provide clear feedback to help pupils progress.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and structured learning help pupils build knowledge over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some topics, inconsistent identification of key knowledge limits understanding.
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Woodthorpe CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 139 students from age 4-11 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 14.6 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 99 | 106 |
| 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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% | 53.75% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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.
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.
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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 Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1