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Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
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Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
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- Aston SG2 7HA
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children make outstanding progress in Reception developing their reading and writing skills very effectively and rapidly.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides pupils with an exciting array of subjects planned very effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Build on high quality teaching by insisting on high standards of presentation and spelling in pupils鈥� workbooks.
Performance in Maths & Reading: All pupils make rapid progress in reading, writing, and mathematics. Pupils' progress accelerated markedly in these two years.
Support for Falling Behind: Any signs of underachievement are addressed effectively through appropriate teaching programs, such as small group or one-to-one adult support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary, contributing considerably to the school鈥檚 harmonious environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs make excellent progress due to effective support from skilled teachers and teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel extremely safe and well cared for. Bullying of any kind rarely happens and is dealt with efficiently.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding. Staff are trained at appropriate intervals and understand the requirements and procedures.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents who responded to the questionnaires agree that their children feel safe at school at all times.
Parental Involvement: Staff work effectively to engage parents with their children鈥檚 learning. Parents are invited to spend time with their children in class every morning.
Extracurricular Activities: The school makes excellent use of additional funding for sports to employ specialist coaches and extend opportunities for competitive and non-competitive sports for all pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders ensure rigorous monitoring of teaching has enhanced its quality and impact on pupils' achievement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers set objectives directly linked to pupils鈥� achievement and professional development, resulting in sustaining high standards of teaching and attainment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders are aware, through their rigorous checks, that marking does not always identify spelling mistakes and does not promote high quality in pupil鈥檚 presentation skills consistently and rigorously.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers understand the link between the effectiveness of their performance and any pay rises or promotion.
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Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 128 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Rev. Jenny Gray, our rector, shares ministry duties with the Beane Valley Benefice team.
We are a warm and welcoming parish church that serves the hamlet of Aston and its neighbouring environs. For more than 700 years, people have worshipped here.
We join together to share our life's journey with God and grow into the individuals God has created us to be.
We desire to help the community, express thanks to God, and learn more about His love.
We are travelling mates and pilgrims together.
Sunday services begin at 11 a.m.; other times are listed in the Services section of our website.
Our lovely, old church is a particular place to celebrate life's milestones, such as baptisms (christenings), Thanksgivings, weddings, vow renewals, funerals, and weekly worship services where we can express our hopes and worries to God.
Children attend our all-age Family Service on the first and third Sundays.
The Parish is home to a small, thriving Church of England school that actively participates in church life through weekly corporate worship, special church services, and visits.
Join the choir or learn to ring the bells (all ages).
Volunteer by using your abilities for special events, cleaning, maintaining the church and grounds, or flower arranging by getting in touch with Sara, one of the church wardens.
You can donate toiletries for Yarlswood Refugees and food for the Stevenage Food Bank by dropping them off at the church or at the rectory at Church Lane in Watton-at-Stone, SG14 3RD.
Please get in touch with our rector, Rev. Jenny Gray, if you would want us to pray for you or someone you know.
The recurring Aston Parish News covers church and local happenings.
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We are a warm and welcoming parish church that serves the hamlet of Aston and its neighbouring environs. For more than 700 years, people have worshipped here.
We join together to share our life's journey with God and grow into the individuals God has created us to be.
We desire to help the community, express thanks to God, and learn more about His love.
We are travelling mates and pilgrims together.
Sunday services begin at 11 a.m.; other times are listed in the Services section of our website.
Our lovely, old church is a particular place to celebrate life's milestones, such as baptisms (christenings), Thanksgivings, weddings, vow renewals, funerals, and weekly worship services where we can express our hopes and worries to God.
Children attend our all-age Family Service on the first and third Sundays.
The Parish is home to a small, thriving Church of England school that actively participates in church life through weekly corporate worship, special church services, and visits.
Join the choir or learn to ring the bells (all ages).
Volunteer by using your abilities for special events, cleaning, maintaining the church and grounds, or flower arranging by getting in touch with Sara, one of the church wardens.
You can donate toiletries for Yarlswood Refugees and food for the Stevenage Food Bank by dropping them off at the church or at the rectory at Church Lane in Watton-at-Stone, SG14 3RD.
Please get in touch with our rector, Rev. Jenny Gray, if you would want us to pray for you or someone you know.
The recurring Aston Parish News covers church and local happenings.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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D+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | - | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 101 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 69% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 107 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 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 | 100% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 36 | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 111 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 112 5 | 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 | 100% 8 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 43% 20 | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 92% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 11.43% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
