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Ascot Road Community Free School
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Ascot Road Community Free School
- Primary
- Watford WD18 8AD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of early reading is effective with above-average results in the Year 1 phonics screening check.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-planned and includes extended summer term projects and additional opportunities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Adults need to improve the standard of pupils' spelling and ensure high-quality presentation and handwriting.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Many Year 2 pupils are working at greater depth, especially in mathematics. Their reading skills are also strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders track progress regularly and provide tailored support to prevent pupils from falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary; they are proud of their environment and display positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive effective, tailored support and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and can identify trusted adults to approach if they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is strong, ensuring a welcoming environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly supportive of the school but sometimes feel communication about positive changes could improve.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents in various activities and aims to keep them informed, although communication can be more effective.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are motivated and supported in their roles, contributing to a positive learning environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' positive relationships with pupils ensure effective learning, particularly in key stage 1.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teaching closely and provide good-quality training for continual improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders need to assess the impact of their work on pupils' progress more rigorously.
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About Us
Ascot Road Community Free School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 385 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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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Ascot Road Community Free School began operations in September 2014, and in June 2015 it relocated to a new, permanent facility. We'd like to extend a warm welcome to you at our school and hope that the material on this website will help you learn everything there is to know about us. We appreciate the strong bonds we create between students, parents, teachers, governors, and members of our surrounding communities because we want our children to look back on their time at Ascot Road with fondness and happiness. In order to maintain a positive, exciting, and compassionate environment at our school, we hold all students to a high standard of conduct. Children only have one chance to receive a good education, and Ascot Road wants to provide them the finest. To guarantee that students and adults at the school realise their full potential, there is a strong commitment. The value of education is freely praised. We collaborate with you, learn from you, and go above and beyond to improve the lives of families in order to build a better future.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 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 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | 27.1 | 31.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 107 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 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 | 42% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.95% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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.
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 | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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 | - | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.98% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.72% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | - | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.43% | 8.19% |
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| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ascot Road Community Free School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1