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Carsington and Hopton Primary School
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Carsington and Hopton Primary School
- Primary
- Carsington DE4 4DE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Rapid gains have been made as pupils who are struggling with specific sounds are given additional support.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has been designed to allow more opportunities for pupils to write at length.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not consistently give pupils enough time to apply skills through open-ended investigations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The new home-school link books have been a positive step in encouraging reading at home.
Support for Falling Behind: There is regular monitoring of the interventions used to support pupils with their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of the children was of a very high standard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities are very well supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and are adamant there is no bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Physical and mental well-being are given a high priority.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the attention afforded to each family and appreciate the care taken by all staff.
Parental Involvement: They welcome the open-door policy and feel very much involved in their children鈥檚 education.
Extracurricular Activities: Activities such as forest schools, enrichment visits and opportunities for camping.
Teacher Engagement: Collaborative working within the federation supports professional links with colleagues.
Impact on Student Progress: The investment in focused teaching strategies has resulted in better progress in reading and writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders systematically tackle areas for improvement to ensure purposeful learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Progress in key stage 2 mathematics is not rapid enough.
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Carsington and Hopton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 37 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
D-
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B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | - | 8.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | - | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 106 7 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 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% 60 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below 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 | 99 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 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 | 40% 27 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.6 | Well Below 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 | 101 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 67% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | Well Below 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 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Carsington and Hopton Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1