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Ambergate Primary School
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Ambergate Primary School
- Primary
- Ripley DE56 2GN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is threaded through the daily timetable and pupils are encouraged to write often. Mathematics teaching and leadership is a strength
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a curriculum that inspires and motivates pupils. Pupils build on their previous learning in a meaningful sequence
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers' use of assessment to identify next steps in learning is not as consistent as it could be
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective support is provided for pupils whose learning has been the most disadvantaged due to the pandemic
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are consistent in their approach and can quickly address gaps in pupils' learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, lessons and transitions are calm and purposeful, and they appreciate the importance of respect and care
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers have high expectations of all pupils including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school is a harmonious place where children feel safe from harm and bullying
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have ensured all staff are well briefed on safeguarding matters and regularly remind them about these issues
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and value its work to develop their children鈥檚 resilience and social awareness
Parental Involvement: Parents highlight the school鈥檚 positive efforts to provide education and family support during lockdown
Extracurricular Activities: Enrichment activities like brass lessons for Years 5 and 6 are built into the curriculum
Outdoor Facilities: In the early years, children practice learning sounds outdoors and later in forest school
Teacher Engagement: Teachers explain concepts with clarity and accuracy and encourage pupils to support each other
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders ensure teachers have access to training to supplement their subject knowledge, contributing positively to student progress
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most subject leaders are relatively inexperienced but are growing in their roles
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders need to improve the consistency and accuracy of assessments
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About Us
Ambergate Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 86 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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 hope you find all you need on our website and that it will provide you with a window into life at our lovely school. Welcome to Ambergate Primary School. We strive continually at the school to provide learning of the highest quality which is rooted in a rich curriculum, enabling pupils to experience a breadth of learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Despite being a part of the Belper Cluster Collaboration, Ambergate Primary School benefits from being a small rural primary school. We collaborate with the other schools in the organisation, exchanging knowledge and materials, but our school takes pride in maintaining its own independence. The school consistently achieves excellent standards of achievement in math and English. Children graduate from school with reading, writing, and math scores that are far above the national average. Our on-site qualified specialists teach PE, French, music, and culinary to the highest standards for the entire school. We provide a wide variety of sports opportunities as part of our after-school programmes. Our goal is to identify and support each child's unique skills. At Ambergate, we want students to enjoy remarkable, life-long learning experiences. Our school is a very special place, we have amazing teachers and support staff, a wonderful site, and as a result, pupils are engaged, enthusiastic and proud of their school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | - | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 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 | 60% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 108 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 71% 20 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well 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 | 108 3 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 7 | 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 | 91% 16 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 1 | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | 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 | 105 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 75% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ambergate Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1