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Woolden Hill Primary School
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Woolden Hill Primary School
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- Anstey LE7 7ES
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders introduced new teaching approaches for phonics improving early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed the curriculum to help pupils be successful in their futures.
Areas Needing Improvement: Music and French need further development as pupils sometimes don't remember enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well during their time at the school, including in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff break down learning into smaller steps for pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good and they welcome visitors.
Support for SEND Pupils: The teaching and support for pupils with SEND is effective, breaking down learning into smaller steps.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and staff respond quickly when it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School systems help keep pupils safe; training keeps staff's knowledge up to date.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe staff as 'caring', 'enthusiastic', and 'inspiring'.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have worked well with parents to improve pupil attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra activities include judo, cookery, and a rock steady club.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Sometimes teachers do not provide sufficiently demanding work for all pupils.
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About Us
Woolden Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 199 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 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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The village of Anstey is home to Woolden Hill Primary School, a one-form primary institution.
The school has had remarkable growth over the last three years, which is evident in the exceptional results for our students.
Being an academy school and a member of the Discovery Schools Academy Trust has made Woolden Hill exceedingly proud.
The Discovery Schools Academy Trust is a collaboration of 13 like-minded schools that work together to give its 4500 students a top-notch education.
We are a Route to Resilience School, which is recognised nationally.
We have Character Champions at our school.
Being a member of the Trust enables Woolden Hill to work together and conduct research into the best teaching and learning practises.
Finally, being a part of Discovery Schools Trust provides our kids with a multitude of opportunities.
Student conferences in math, science, and computing as well as sporting events, bake-offs, and a variety of other activities contribute to further enhance what our school has to offer.
We even host our yearly Awards Night at Walkers Stadium to recognise student achievement.
Through a creative and motivating curriculum, Woolden Hill will work to ensure that all students attain high expectations and celebrate success.
We shall promote respect for one another and work to create resilient, self-reliant, and assured learners who can function well as citizens in a society that is always evolving due to technology.
to encourage and inspire young people to pursue their interests, achieve academic success, and have high goals for the future.
to cultivate in students a sense of independence, resiliency, and capacity for persistence in the face of difficulty.
to keep our kids safe and provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to make choices that will allow them to take calculated risks while still being safe.
to recognise and share individual and group successes in order to foster a culture of success throughout the school.
Respect and tolerance for oneself and one another will be instilled in our kids.
Call us at 0116 236 2154 for more details on Woolden Hill Primary School.
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The school has had remarkable growth over the last three years, which is evident in the exceptional results for our students.
Being an academy school and a member of the Discovery Schools Academy Trust has made Woolden Hill exceedingly proud.
The Discovery Schools Academy Trust is a collaboration of 13 like-minded schools that work together to give its 4500 students a top-notch education.
We are a Route to Resilience School, which is recognised nationally.
We have Character Champions at our school.
Being a member of the Trust enables Woolden Hill to work together and conduct research into the best teaching and learning practises.
Finally, being a part of Discovery Schools Trust provides our kids with a multitude of opportunities.
Student conferences in math, science, and computing as well as sporting events, bake-offs, and a variety of other activities contribute to further enhance what our school has to offer.
We even host our yearly Awards Night at Walkers Stadium to recognise student achievement.
Through a creative and motivating curriculum, Woolden Hill will work to ensure that all students attain high expectations and celebrate success.
We shall promote respect for one another and work to create resilient, self-reliant, and assured learners who can function well as citizens in a society that is always evolving due to technology.
to encourage and inspire young people to pursue their interests, achieve academic success, and have high goals for the future.
to cultivate in students a sense of independence, resiliency, and capacity for persistence in the face of difficulty.
to keep our kids safe and provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to make choices that will allow them to take calculated risks while still being safe.
to recognise and share individual and group successes in order to foster a culture of success throughout the school.
Respect and tolerance for oneself and one another will be instilled in our kids.
Call us at 0116 236 2154 for more details on Woolden Hill Primary School.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C
|
C
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 16.6 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 104 | 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 | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.1% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 99 | 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 | 72% | 63.64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 5 | 10.73% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 5 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 98 | 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 | 72% 19 | 62.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 3 | 9.63% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 100 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 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% | 56.02% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.56% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woolden Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1