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Asterdale Primary School
- Primary
- Derby DE21 7PH
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: All staff who teach phonics have strong subject knowledge. Pupils read books which broadly match their phonics knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is in the early stages of implementation and does not yet support pupils well enough to remember what they learn.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers lack the necessary subject knowledge to be able to teach the subjects鈥� curriculums well. Some do not provide pupils with the necessary resources or sufficient support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school environment is calm, and pupils behave well. Most pupils are ready to learn in lessons, including children in the early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In some classes, pupils have large gaps in their learning in science, mathematics and personal, health and economic education.
Support for Falling Behind: The weakest readers are not yet reading with confidence or fluency. Most pupils say they enjoy reading and know they will get better with more practice.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some pupils with SEND are not supported well enough in lessons. They do not always achieve as well as they could.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know they have trusted adults with whom they can talk if they have a concern. Staff know who to speak to if they are unsure about anything related to safeguarding children.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff feel leaders support them well with their workload and well-being. The pastoral support the school offers helps pupils feel calm and talk about their worries.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers say the school has a strong community feel. They do not always receive information following any incidents or information about how well pupils achieve.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel leaders support them well with their workload and well-being. Some subject leaders lack the necessary skills and confidence to lead their subjects well.
Impact on Student Progress: Not all teachers have strong subject knowledge and present information clearly to pupils. Pupils do not always have the resources or receive the support they need to help them understand what they are learning well enough.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack the necessary subject knowledge to be able to teach the subjects鈥� curriculums well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The strategies for checking what pupils know are in the early stages of implementation. They are not used in all subjects or by all teachers.
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About Us
Asterdale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 224 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 20 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 105 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 105 | 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 66% | 51.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.16% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 & 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 | 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 Asterdale Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1